Helen, GA

Census Place

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2023 Population

470

6.93% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

63.2

4.98% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.38%

48.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,654

12.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$344,000

4.69% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

212

7.42% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Helen, GA had a population of 470 people with a median age of 63.2 and a median household income of $83,654. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Helen, GA declined from 505 to 470, a −6.93% decrease and its median household income grew from $74,375 to $83,654, a 12.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Helen, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.213%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Helen, GA 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.

100% of the residents in Helen, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Helen, GA was $344,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Helen, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Helen, GA was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Helen, GA is home to a population of 470 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.49% of Helen, GA residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2023, there were 34.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (449 people) in Helen, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Helen, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Helen, GA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Helen, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Helen, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
449 ± 161
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
13 ± 22
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7 ± 12

0.213%

Hispanic Population

1 people

0.213% of the people in Helen, GA are hispanic (1 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Helen, GA 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 Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

1.49%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

5.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

As of 2023, 1.49% of Helen, GA residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Helen, GA was 5.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Helen, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
46 ± 39
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 18
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 21

Helen, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Helen, GA employs 212 people. The largest industries in Helen, GA are Manufacturing (72 people), Retail Trade (33 people), and Wholesale Trade (18 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($121,154), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,750), and Educational Services ($73,333).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

212

2023 Value

± 126

−7.42%

1 Year decline

± 91.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Helen, GA declined at a rate of −7.42%, from 229 employees to 212 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Helen, GA, are Material Moving Occupations (68 people), Sales & Related Occupations (32 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (21 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Helen, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (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

212

2023 Value

± 126

−7.42%

1 Year decline

± 91.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Helen, GA declined at a rate of −7.42%, from 229 employees to 212 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Helen, GA, are Manufacturing (72 people), Retail Trade (33 people), and Wholesale Trade (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Helen, GA, though some of these residents may live in Helen, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,607

Median earning men ± $33,463

$24,338

Median earning women ± $35,981

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($121,154), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,083), and Retail Trade ($31,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,625) and Manufacturing ($53,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% 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 11.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 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 Helen, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

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 Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 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 Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 Helen, GA was $344,000 in 2023, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $328,600 to $344,000, a 4.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Helen, GA is 68.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Helen, GA have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Helen, GA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$344,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$85,991

$154

Median Property Taxes

±$49

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 Helen, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Helen, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2023

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.1% of the housing units in Helen, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Helen, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Helen, GA 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.

$83,654

Median Household Income

± $18,821

226

Number of Households

± 62

In 2023, the median household income of the 226 households in Helen, GA grew to $83,654 from the previous year's value of $74,375.

The following chart displays the households in Helen, GA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Helen, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83%)
Worked At Home (7.08%)
Carpooled (5.19%)

In 2023, 83% of workers in Helen, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.08%) and those who carpooled to work (5.19%).

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

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Helen, GA have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Helen, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Helen, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Helen, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Helen, GA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.38% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Helen, GA (30 out of 470 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Helen, GA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

91.7% of the population of Helen, GA has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 8.09% on Medicaid, 23.4% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 3.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in White County, GA see 5182 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.955% increase from the previous year (5133 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2844 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1094 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,182 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in White County, GA

Primary care physicians in White County, GA see an average of 5,182 patients per year. This represents a 0.955% increase from the previous year (5,133 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in White County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 4.89% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 31.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 43.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.1% were men and 42.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.3%

Uninsured

37.2%

Employer Coverage

8.09%

Medicaid

23.4%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

3.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Helen, GA declined by 22.4% from 10.7% to 8.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Helen, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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