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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Helena

Oklahoma · 1,037 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Helena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,167. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 594 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,037
+134%vs 2000
vs 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,542 / sq mi
+134%vs 2000
vs 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−18%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3316661K1K2K1990201020202024Helena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,167
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,705 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,226
−52%vs 2000
vs $14,985 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
79.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
21.0% rent
0.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(418)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(742)
Black19.6%(203)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(92)
Diversity Score60%(623)
60
+948%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.7%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+75%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Helena, Oklahoma?

Helena, Oklahoma has about 1,037 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Helena, Oklahoma earns about $23,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, Oklahoma expensive?

In Helena, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $20,900, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Oklahoma?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, Oklahoma?

About 9.5% of people in Helena, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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