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Helena

Oklahoma · 1,537 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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Helena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,531. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,094 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
+247%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,767 / sq mi
+247%since 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+13%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3316661K1K2K1990201020202024Helena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,531
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,630
−29%since 2000
from $14,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing13.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,050)
Black14.6%(224)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(97)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other19.4%(299)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,062)
Diversity Score
69
+1107%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+111%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
Female
14.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, Oklahoma?

Helena, Oklahoma has about 1,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Helena, Oklahoma earns about $64,531 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 $66,700.

How educated are people in Helena, Oklahoma?

About 6.1% 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 7.8% 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 500 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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