Helena-West Helena is a city located in Phillips County Arkansas. Helena-West Helena has a 2024 population of 8,387. It is also the county seat of Phillips County. Helena-West Helena is currently declining at a rate of -3.26% annually and its population has decreased by -11.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,519 in 2020.
The average household income in Helena-West Helena is $44,768 with a poverty rate of 32.41%. The median age in Helena-West Helena is 39.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Helena-West Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,771 | 73.45% |
| White | 2,033 | 22.05% |
| Two or more races | 237 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 149 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,579 | 2.52 | 46 | 54 |
| Non Family | 1,547 | 1.19 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Married | 959 | 3.06 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 935 | 4.16 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 138 | 2.54 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
46.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 607 | 10.09% |
| Associates Degree | 816 | 13.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 622 | 10.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,923 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 452 | 7.52% |
| Some College | 1,358 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,168 | 3,420 | 366 |
| White | 1,563 | 1,335 | 360 |
| Asian | 149 | 122 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 60 | 10 |
| Other Race | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,785 | $72,549 | $49,572 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,458 | $87,344 | $45,833 |
| High School Graduate | $23,509 | $0 | $22,926 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,188 | $37,945 | $17,891 |
| Overall | $39,265 | $41,781 | $29,250 |
| Some College | $41,746 | $49,813 | $24,852 |
$39,265
Average Earnings
$41,781
Average Male
$29,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.6% of Helena-West Helena residents speak only English, while 2.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,739 | 2,539 | 37.68% |
| White | 1,758 | 345 | 19.62% |
| Asian | 149 | 27 | 18.12% |
| Multiple | 237 | 27 | 11.39% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 17 | 7.23% |
32.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.43%
Male Poverty Rate
32.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Helena-West Helena is Black, with 37.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Helena-West Helena is Hispanic, with 7.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.37% |
| Some College | 24.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.6% |
| Female Employed | 21.16% |
| Male Employed | 20.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,426 | $53,621 |
| Households | $32,466 | $44,768 |
| Married Families | $79,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,581 | $31,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
339
Number of Veterans
321
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 281 | 5.96% |
| White | 36 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
18.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.59%
Born in Helena-West Helena
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
98.13% of Helena-West Helena residents were born in the United States, with 81.59% having been born in Arkansas. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,972 | -283 | -3.9% |
| 2028 | 7,255 | -283 | -3.75% |
| 2027 | 7,538 | -283 | -3.62% |
| 2026 | 7,821 | -283 | -3.49% |
| 2025 | 8,104 | -283 | -3.37% |
| 2024 | 8,387 | -283 | -3.26% |
| 2023 | 8,670 | -229 | -2.57% |
| 2022 | 8,899 | -292 | -3.18% |
| 2021 | 9,191 | -328 | -3.45% |
| 2020 | 9,519 | -766 | -7.45% |
| 2019 | 10,285 | -138 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 10,423 | -308 | -2.87% |
| 2017 | 10,731 | -236 | -2.15% |
| 2016 | 10,967 | -273 | -2.43% |
| 2015 | 11,240 | -220 | -1.92% |
| 2014 | 11,460 | -258 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 11,718 | -162 | -1.36% |
| 2012 | 11,880 | -385 | -3.14% |
| 2011 | 12,265 | -157 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 12,422 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,323 | -1,168 | -15.59% |
| 1990 | 7,491 | -2,107 | -21.95% |
| 1980 | 9,598 | -817 | -7.84% |
| 1970 | 10,415 | -1,085 | -9.43% |
| 1960 | 11,500 | 264 | 2.35% |
| 1950 | 11,236 | 2,690 | 31.48% |
| 1940 | 8,546 | 230 | 2.77% |
| 1930 | 8,316 | -796 | -8.74% |
| 1920 | 9,112 | 340 | 3.88% |
| 1910 | 8,772 | 3,222 | 58.05% |
| 1900 | 5,550 | 361 | 6.96% |
| 1890 | 5,189 | 1,537 | 42.09% |
| 1880 | 3,652 | -3,320 | -47.62% |