CITY · 2020 ACS
Helen
West Virginia · 137 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 123 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20240
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Head to head
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HELEN VS
Beckley
Income$45,826
Home value$158,000
Population16,373
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HELEN VS
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Income$49,375
Home value$105,400
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HELEN VS
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Income$47,270
Home value$196,800
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HELEN VS
Pulaski
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Home value$160,500
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Helen, West Virginia?
Helen, West Virginia has about 137 residents according to the 2020 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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