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Helotes

Texas · 7,341 residents · 6.929 sq mi
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Helotes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,539. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% 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
7,341
+71%since 2000
from 4,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7493K6K8K10K1990201020202024Helotes
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,951 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,201
+29%since 2000
from $29,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $831 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(2,869)
Black2.2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(1,135)
Asian2.3%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.2%(2,452)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(4,391)
Black2.6%(188)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,334)
Asian3.9%(284)
Other3.2%(238)
Diversity Score68.7%(5,043)
Diversity Score
69
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helotes, Texas?

Helotes, Texas has about 7,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helotes, Texas?

The typical household in Helotes, Texas earns about $99,539 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helotes, Texas expensive?

In Helotes, Texas, the median home is worth about $235,400, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Helotes, Texas?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Helotes, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helotes, Texas?

About 3.2% of people in Helotes, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Helotes, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Helotes, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,785 residents, a change of about 372 percent over that period.

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

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