Helena, Montana

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
32,529
Population
$64,798
Median Income
$331,700
Home Value
39.9
Median Age

Demographics

Helena has a population of 32,529 with a median age of 39.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
91.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Other
1.6%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Demographic Value
Total Population32,529
Median Age39.9
White91.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Asian0.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Other / Two or More Races1.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Helena is $64,798, which is 13.8% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $43,016. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

$64,798
Median Household Income
$43,016
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Helena is 3.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Helena, 96.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.2%
Bachelor's+
50.5%
Graduate+
19.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher50.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree19.4%

Housing

The median home value in Helena is $331,700, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $969. The homeownership rate is 55.2%.

$331,700
Median Home Value
$969/mo
Median Rent
55.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$331,700
Median Monthly Rent$969
Homeownership Rate55.2%
Vacancy Rate6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Helena, Montana?
The population of Helena, Montana is 32,529 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Helena, Montana?
The median household income in Helena, Montana is $64,798. This is 13.8% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Helena, Montana?
The median home value in Helena, Montana is $331,700. The median monthly rent is $969.
What percentage of people in Helena have a college degree?
In Helena, Montana, 50.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Helena, Montana an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Helena, Montana is 5.1x (median home value $331,700 vs. median income $64,798), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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