McRae-Helena is a city located in Dodge County Georgia. McRae-Helena has a 2024 population of 4,260. McRae-Helena is currently declining at a rate of -10.49% annually and its population has decreased by -31.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,256 in 2020.
The average household income in McRae-Helena is $61,379 with a poverty rate of 37.69%. The median age in McRae-Helena is 36.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McRae-Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,608 | 43.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,236 | 37.52% |
| Two or more races | 741 | 12.43% |
| Other race | 344 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,294 | 3.27 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 561 | 2.91 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 411 | 1.22 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 281 | 5.9 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
| Male | 41 | 10.68 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 12.23% |
| Associates Degree | 245 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 181 | 4.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,914 | 45.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 533 | 12.73% |
| Some College | 642 | 15.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,998 | 1,656 | 202 |
| Black | 1,657 | 1,260 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 466 | 185 | 12 |
| Other Race | 344 | 75 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 71 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,393 | $43,672 | $65,682 |
| High School Graduate | $42,660 | $48,431 | $17,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,060 | $41,422 | $18,241 |
| Some College | $23,690 | $30,694 | $0 |
$32,060
Average Earnings
$41,422
Average Male
$18,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.72% of McRae-Helena residents speak only English, while 9.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 686 | 677 | 98.69% |
| Hispanic | 684 | 661 | 96.64% |
| Black | 1,310 | 496 | 37.86% |
| White | 2,160 | 401 | 18.56% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
37.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.19%
Male Poverty Rate
31.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McRae-Helena is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McRae-Helena is White, with 18.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.97% |
| Some College | 37.97% |
| High School | 13.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 25.28% |
| Male Employed | 1.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,458 | $66,721 |
| Households | $51,296 | $61,379 |
| Married Families | $84,183 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,557 | $47,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
380
Number of Veterans
303
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 205 | 11.21% |
| White | 166 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.77% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.6%
Labor Force Participation
31.4%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
74.84%
Born in McRae-Helena
91.98%
Native Born
8.02%
Foreign Born
6.9%
Non Citizen
1.12%
Naturalized
91.98% of McRae-Helena residents were born in the United States, with 74.84% having been born in Georgia. 6.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,765 | -499 | -22.04% |
| 2028 | 2,264 | -499 | -18.06% |
| 2027 | 2,763 | -499 | -15.3% |
| 2026 | 3,262 | -499 | -13.27% |
| 2025 | 3,761 | -499 | -11.71% |
| 2024 | 4,260 | -499 | -10.49% |
| 2023 | 4,759 | -1,471 | -23.61% |
| 2022 | 6,230 | 100 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 6,130 | -126 | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 6,256 | -2,054 | -24.72% |
| 2019 | 8,310 | -82 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 8,392 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 8,410 | 81 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 8,329 | -470 | -5.34% |
| 2015 | 8,799 | -70 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 8,869 | -104 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 8,973 | 303 | 3.49% |
| 2012 | 8,670 | 151 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 8,519 | -115 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 8,634 | 0 | 0% |