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Helenville

Wisconsin · 238 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Helenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
238
+6%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+36%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
741412092763442000201020202024Helenville
202496
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,310
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$36,478
+154%since 2000
from $14,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score16.5%(39)
Diversity Score
16
+115%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helenville, Wisconsin?

Helenville, Wisconsin has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Helenville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Helenville, Wisconsin earns about $101,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helenville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Helenville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $171,400.

How educated are people in Helenville, Wisconsin?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Helenville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helenville, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% of people in Helenville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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