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CITY · 2020 ACS

Helena

South Carolina · 870 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2021. Median home value is $104,900. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
870
+50%vs 2021
vs 579 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
48.6
+7%vs 2021
vs 45.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
44556167779390920202024Helena
2024716
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(38)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(56)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(46)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412%(104)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.4%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(118)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.6%(162)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.8%(129)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(48)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.3%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,939
−8%vs 2021
vs $53,477 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $101,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $859 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.7% in 2021
29.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(11)
Black98.1%(568)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(45)
Black84.1%(732)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
American11.7%(84)
German2.7%(19)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+31%vs 2021
vs 11.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
Female
58.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.2% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.2%(134)
Married36.9%(123)
Widowed9%(30)
Divorced13.8%(46)
Women 15+
Never married52.9%(176)
Married32.1%(107)
Widowed2.7%(9)
Divorced12.3%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helena, South Carolina?

Helena, South Carolina has about 870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Helena, South Carolina expensive?

In Helena, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Helena, South Carolina?

About 26.6% 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 2.3% of people in Helena, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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