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Helena

Oklahoma · 1,403 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Helena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,472. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 960 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,800. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,403
+217%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,439 / sq mi
+217%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3316661K1K2K1990201020202024Helena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,472
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,705 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,825
−41%since 2000
from $14,985 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−53.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(958)
Black14.9%(209)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(105)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other12.2%(171)
Diversity Score65.3%(916)
Diversity Score
65
+1040%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
Female
19.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−66.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Oklahoma?

Helena, Oklahoma has about 1,403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Helena, Oklahoma earns about $48,472 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 $52,800, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, Oklahoma?

About 6.4% 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 18.5% of people in Helena, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helena, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Helena, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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