Helena, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,557
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    48.1
    1.91% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12%
    9.45% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,500
    4.33% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $66,700
    17.1% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    116
    3.33% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Helena, OK 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.

    99.7% of the residents in Helena, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Helena, OK was $66,700, and the homeownership rate was 85.3%.

    Most people in Helena, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Helena, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaAlfalfa County, OKPanhandle & NW Oklahoma Counties--Guymon, Woodward, Alva & Kingfisher Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Helena, OK is home to a population of 1.56k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.03% of Helena, OK residents were born outside of the country (16 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (866 people) in Helena, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 234 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 202 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Helena, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Helena, OK was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Helena, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      866 ± 130
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      234 ± 53
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      202 ± 74
    8.93%
    Hispanic Population
    139 people

    In 2024, there were 3.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (866 people) in Helena, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 234 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 202 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.93% of the people in Helena, OK are hispanic (139 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Helena, OK 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 Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    16 people
    1.21%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people

    As of 2024, 1.03% of Helena, OK residents (16 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, OK was 1.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      34 ± 29
    2. Vietnam
      25 ± 26
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      20 ± 23

    Helena, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    93% of the population of Helena, OK has health coverage, with 25.4% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 20.2% on Medicare, 28.7% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 3.8% between 18 and 34 years, 48.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 31% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.02%
    Uninsured
    25.4%
    Employer Coverage
    17.5%
    Medicaid
    20.2%
    Medicare
    28.7%
    Non-Group
    1.17%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Helena, OK declined by 30.8% from 10.1% to 7.02%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Helena, OK 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, OK employs 116 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Helena, OK were Finance & Insurance (23 people), Construction (19 people), and Educational Services (18 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($91,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,000), and Retail Trade ($60,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    116
    2024 Value
    ± 60
    −3.33%
    1 Year decline
    ± 76.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Helena, OK declined at a rate of −3.33%, from 120 employees to 116 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Helena, OK, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (16 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (15 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Helena, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    116
    2024 Value
    ± 60
    −3.33%
    1 Year decline
    ± 76.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Helena, OK declined at a rate of −3.33%, from 120 employees to 116 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Helena, OK, are Finance & Insurance (23 people), Construction (19 people), and Educational Services (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Helena, OK, though some of these residents may live in Helena, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,125
    Median earning men ± $19,226
    $21,250
    Median earning women ± $17,155

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,875) and Construction ($53,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($11,484), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% 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 10%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    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, OK was $66,700 in 2024, which is 0.2 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $80,500 to $66,700, a 17.1% decrease. The homeownership rate in Helena, OK is 85.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Helena, OK have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Helena, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $66,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$34,074
    $116
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$38

    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, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    85.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.3% of the housing units in Helena, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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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.
    $61,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,974
    136
    Number of Households
    ± 39

    In 2024, the median household income of the 136 households in Helena, OK declined from $61,500 from the previous year's value of $64,286.

    The following chart displays the households in Helena, OK 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 $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Helena, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (56.5%)
    2. Walked (20%)
    3. Carpooled (18.3%)

    In 2024, 56.5% of workers in Helena, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (20%) and those who carpooled to work (18.3%).

    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

    26.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Helena, OK have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.39% of the workforce in Helena, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Helena, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Helena, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Helena, OK (41 out of 342 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 Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 16 - 17.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Helena, OK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    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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