Helena-West Helena, AR

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US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Property Value

$72,300

4.33% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Helena-West Helena, AR had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of N/A. Between N/A and N/A the population of Helena-West Helena, AR N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Helena-West Helena, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (73.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), White (Hispanic) (2.01%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%).

None of the households in Helena-West Helena, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Helena-West Helena, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Helena-West Helena, AR are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (516 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Helena-West Helena, AR was $72,300, and the homeownership rate was 46%.

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Population & Diversity

Helena-West Helena, AR is home to a population of N/A people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 3.66 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.77k people) in Helena-West Helena, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k White (Non-Hispanic) and 187 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Helena-West Helena, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Helena-West Helena, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Helena-West Helena, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.77k ± 333
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 280
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
187 ± 75.9

2.55%

Hispanic Population

235 people

2.55% of the people in Helena-West Helena, AR are hispanic (235 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Helena-West Helena, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Helena-West Helena, AR.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Helena-West Helena, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Helena-West Helena, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
139 ± 83
Gulf War (2001-)
64 ± 49
Gulf War (1990s)
14 ± 16

Helena-West Helena, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Helena-West Helena, AR employs N/A people. The largest industries in Helena-West Helena, AR are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Helena-West Helena, AR stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Helena-West Helena, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (342 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (335 people), and Management Occupations (255 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Helena-West Helena, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Helena-West Helena, AR stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Helena-West Helena, AR, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Helena-West Helena, AR, though some of these residents may live in Helena-West Helena, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,396

Median earning men ± $4,454

$29,893

Median earning women ± $13,164

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($53,601), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,875), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,359).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,216), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($32,344), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($24,985).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Helena-West Helena, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Helena-West Helena, AR awarded 516 degrees. The student population of Helena-West Helena, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 535 male students and 821 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Helena-West Helena, AR are Black or African American (279 and 54.1%), followed by White (208 and 40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 3.88%), and Asian (5 and 0.969%).

The largest universities in Helena-West Helena, AR by number of degrees awarded are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (516 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Helena-West Helena, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 and 26.4%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (75 and 14.5%), and Welding Technology (51 and 9.88%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,356 students enrolled in Helena-West Helena, AR, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 692 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
75 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
45 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Helena-West Helena, AR was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Helena-West Helena, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

516 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas with 516 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 258 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Helena-West Helena, AR, which is 1 times more than the 258 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 279 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 208 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,730) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Helena-West Helena, AR was $72,300 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $69,300 to $72,300, a 4.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Helena-West Helena, AR is 46%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

Median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR is N/A. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $46,111, followed by Census Tract 4803 and Census Tract 4805, with respective values of $33,000 and $24,583.

Housing

Property

$72,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,603

$1,648

Median Property Taxes

±$289

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Helena-West Helena, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Helena-West Helena, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4801
Census Tract 4803
Census Tract 4805

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Helena-West Helena, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $46,111, followed by Census Tract 4803 and Census Tract 4805, with respective values of $33,000 and $24,583.

The following map shows all of the places in Helena-West Helena, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

3.58k

Number of Households

± 472

In N/A, the median household income of the 3.58k households in Helena-West Helena, AR N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Helena-West Helena, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Helena-West Helena, AR is from Helena-West Helena, AR.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Helena-West Helena, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Helena-West Helena, AR N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Helena-West Helena, AR have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Helena-West Helena, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Helena-West Helena, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Helena-West Helena, AR have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Helena-West Helena, AR (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Helena-West Helena, AR is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Helena-West Helena, AR has health coverage, with 20.2% on employee plans, 46.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in N/A.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.63%

Uninsured

20.2%

Employer Coverage

46.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Helena-West Helena, AR grew by 9.2% from 7.91% to 8.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Helena-West Helena, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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