Helena, MS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    975
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.6
    1.62% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.96%
    3.52% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $101,750
    21.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $189,600
    3.9% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    594
    39.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Helena, MS 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 Helena, MS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Helena, MS was $189,600, and the homeownership rate was 91.8%.

    Most people in Helena, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Helena, MS was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesMississippiJackson County, MSGulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MSSouth Region--Jackson County PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Helena, MS is home to a population of 975 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.4% of Helena, MS residents were born outside of the country (101 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (749 people) in Helena, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 170 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 44 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Helena, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Helena, MS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Helena, MS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      749 ± 204
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      170 ± 198
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      44 ± 52

    In 2024, there were 4.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (749 people) in Helena, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 170 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 44 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Helena, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    101 people
    8.06%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    69 people

    As of 2024, 10.4% of Helena, MS residents (101 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Helena, MS was 8.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      50 ± 43
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      21 ± 34

    Helena, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Helena, MS.

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    Health

    94.9% of the population of Helena, MS has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 0.923% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.5% were men and 41.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.2% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.5% were men and 41.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.13%
    Uninsured
    43.1%
    Employer Coverage
    12.3%
    Medicaid
    18.2%
    Medicare
    20.4%
    Non-Group
    0.923%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Helena, MS declined by 38.2% from 8.29% to 5.13%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Helena, MS employs 594 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Helena, MS were Manufacturing (78 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (71 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($84,293), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,500), and Manufacturing ($56,042).

    Employment

    Occupations

    594
    2024 Value
    ± 190
    39.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Helena, MS grew at a rate of 39.4%, from 426 employees to 594 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Helena, MS, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (60 people), Management Occupations (55 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (55 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Helena, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    594
    2024 Value
    ± 190
    39.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Helena, MS grew at a rate of 39.4%, from 426 employees to 594 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Helena, MS, are Manufacturing (78 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (71 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Helena, MS, though some of these residents may live in Helena, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,637
    Median earning men ± $7,685
    $35,588
    Median earning women ± $20,953

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($56,042).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,292), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($21,914), and Retail Trade ($17,639).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% 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 12.5%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi 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

    Voting results are not available for Helena, MS. Showing the available data for Mississippi.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Helena, MS was $189,600 in 2024, which is 0.57 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $197,300 to $189,600, a 3.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Helena, MS is 91.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Helena, MS have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Helena, MS is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $189,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$61,776
    $348
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$123

    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, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    91.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 91.8% of the housing units in Helena, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $101,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $36,207
    379
    Number of Households
    ± 125

    In 2024, the median household income of the 379 households in Helena, MS grew to $101,750 from the previous year's value of $83,929.

    The following chart displays the households in Helena, MS 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Helena, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.1%)
    2. Carpooled (14.4%)
    3. Other (6.87%)

    In 2024, 74.1% of workers in Helena, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.4%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.87%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    27.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Helena, MS have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 10.3% of the workforce in Helena, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Helena, MS (96 out of 964 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Helena, MS 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.

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