Helena, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,927 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1100.8 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.27% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,935 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Helena grew by 66.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,217 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Helena has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,152 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.50% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Helena is about 74% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $293,292 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,634 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 91.4% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Helena is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,634 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Helena spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.1 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.2 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,030 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,381 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Helena is 31 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Helena has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Helena has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Helena | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Helena, Alabama.
What is the population of Helena, Alabama?
The population of Helena, Alabama is 24,927, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Helena, Alabama?
The population density of Helena, Alabama is 1100.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Helena, Alabama?
The median household income in Helena, Alabama is $108,152, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Helena, Alabama?
The median home price in Helena, Alabama is $293,292, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Helena, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Helena, Alabama is 1.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.