CITY · 2010 ACS
Helen
West Virginia · 219 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20240
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
48.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
Head to head
Compare Helen to nearby cities
HELEN VS
Beckley
Income$45,826
Home value$158,000
Population16,373
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HELEN VS
Bluefield
Income$49,375
Home value$105,400
Population9,158
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HELEN VS
Wytheville
Income$47,270
Home value$196,800
Population8,128
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HELEN VS
Pulaski
Income$49,491
Home value$160,500
Population8,807
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Helen, West Virginia?
Helen, West Virginia has about 219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Helen, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Helen, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Helen, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of people in Helen, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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