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Helix

Oregon · 184 residents · 0.127 sq mi
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Helix is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
184
+1%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+17%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861912964015061990201020202024Helix
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,891
+42%since 2000
from $13,338 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.196
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(10)
Diversity Score28.2%(52)
Diversity Score
28
+308%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+203%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
62.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helix, Oregon?

Helix, Oregon has about 184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helix, Oregon?

The typical household in Helix, Oregon earns about $63,125 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 $143,800, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Helix, Oregon?

About 20.3% 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 6.2% 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 35 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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