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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helena

Oklahoma · 443 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,705. Population has fallen 57% since 1990, a loss of 594 residents. Median home value is $30,700. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

443
−57%since 1990
from 1,037 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,086 / sq mi
−57%since 1990
from 2,542 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+23%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3316661K1K2K1990201020202024Helena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,705
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,985
+107%since 1990
from $7,226 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
18.6% rent
1.0
+7%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(742)
Black19.6%(203)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(623)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(418)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
6
−90%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−43%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Oklahoma?

Helena, Oklahoma has about 443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helena, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Helena, Oklahoma earns about $31,705 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 $30,700, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Oklahoma?

About 18.3% 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 8.6% of people in Helena, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 594 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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

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