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Helenwood

Tennessee · 865 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 $36,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
865
+2%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
431 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+12%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
102825558271K2000201020202024Helenwood
2024101
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,107
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,578
+69%since 2000
from $9,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$528
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−25%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(856)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(14)
Diversity Score5.3%(46)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
14.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helenwood, Tennessee?

Helenwood, Tennessee has about 865 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helenwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Helenwood, Tennessee earns about $36,107 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Helenwood, Tennessee?

About 11.9% 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 19.8% 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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