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Helix

Oregon · 194 residents (2025 est.) · 0.127 sq mi
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Helix is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,270. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 288 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,600. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 129% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+157%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,709 / sq mi
+157%since 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+36%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:194 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
861912964015061990201020202024Helix
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,270
+223%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,888
+177%since 2000
from $13,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+58.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
+48%since 2010
from 0.196 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other34.4%(162)
Diversity Score58.8%(277)
Diversity Score
59
+752%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+174%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
27.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.1%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helix, Oregon?

Helix, Oregon has about 471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helix, Oregon?

The typical household in Helix, Oregon earns about $190,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helix, Oregon expensive?

In Helix, Oregon, the median home is worth about $225,600, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Helix, Oregon?

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

What is the poverty rate in Helix, Oregon?

About 8.3% of people in Helix, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helix, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Helix, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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