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Helenwood

Tennessee · 846 residents · 2.009 sq mi
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Helenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

846
+12%vs 2009
vs 757 in 2009
2000 – 2024
421 / sq mi
+12%vs 2009
vs 377 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
34.4
−12%vs 2009
vs 39.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
102825558271K2000201020202024Helenwood
2024101
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,148
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $35,055 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2021
$9,217
−37%vs 2009
vs $14,674 in 2009
US average: $21,522
33.1%
+9.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $80,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2021
$285
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $494 in 2009
US average: $602
69.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 63.3% in 2009
30.5% rent
2.9
+25%vs 2009
vs 2.3 in 2009
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(746)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2009
vs 4 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
−6.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 9.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.8%
−14.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 74.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
0.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Helenwood, Tennessee?

Helenwood, Tennessee has about 846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Helenwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Helenwood, Tennessee earns about $18,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helenwood, Tennessee expensive?

In Helenwood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Helenwood, Tennessee?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Helenwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helenwood, Tennessee?

About 33.1% of people in Helenwood, Tennessee 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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