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Helena

South Carolina · 716 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Helena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,651. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,300. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
+25%since 2023
from 571 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
505 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 403 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+4%since 2023
from 49.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
44556167779390920202024Helena
2024716
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,651
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,474
−56%since 2023
from $62,495 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−33%since 2023
from 0.574 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $892 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(1)
Black99.1%(566)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(35)
Black94.8%(679)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score12.3%(88)
Diversity Score
12
+465%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+13%since 2023
from 14.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
Female
53.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, South Carolina?

Helena, South Carolina has about 716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helena, South Carolina?

The typical household in Helena, South Carolina earns about $38,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helena, South Carolina expensive?

In Helena, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $157,300, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, South Carolina?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Helena, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helena, South Carolina?

About 24.2% of people in Helena, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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