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Helenwood

Tennessee · 635 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 $22,000. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 211 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,300. Households here earn about 60% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
−25%since 2000
from 846 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+15%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
102825558271K2000201020202024Helenwood
2024101
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$12,571
+36%since 2000
from $9,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade86.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$528
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(595)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(26)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
61.5%
+51.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.3%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helenwood, Tennessee?

Helenwood, Tennessee has about 635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helenwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Helenwood, Tennessee earns about $22,000 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Helenwood, Tennessee?

About 0.0% 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 14.5% of people in Helenwood, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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