East Helena is a city located in Lewis and Clark County Montana. East Helena has a 2024 population of 2,201. East Helena is currently growing at a rate of 2.95% annually and its population has increased by 12.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,948 in 2020.
The average household income in East Helena is $66,176 with a poverty rate of 11.32%. The median age in East Helena is 40.4 years: 40.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,703 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 41 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 942 | 1.94 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.2 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 334 | 2.6 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 79 | 3.38 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Female | 25 | 3.64 | 76 | 24 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 9.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 312 | 23.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 16.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 524 | 39.08% |
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 | 1,146 | 1,065 | 306 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 95 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 33 |
| Asian | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,037 | $81,458 | $40,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,219 | $34,531 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,231 | $36,065 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,775 | $46,607 | $40,583 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $50,893 | $51,354 |
$45,775
Average Earnings
$46,607
Average Male
$40,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.32% of East Helena residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,605 | 207 | 12.9% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.34%
Male Poverty Rate
14.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Helena is White, with 12.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Helena is White, with 12.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.91% |
| Some College | 8.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.47% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.91% |
| Male Employed | 9.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,167 | $89,292 |
| Households | $54,485 | $66,176 |
| Married Families | $105,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $43,674 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
149
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 26 | 63.41% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 21.49% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 11.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
55.39%
Born in East Helena
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.67% of East Helena residents were born in the United States, with 55.39% having been born in Montana. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,518 | 64 | 2.61% |
| 2028 | 2,454 | 63 | 2.63% |
| 2027 | 2,391 | 63 | 2.71% |
| 2026 | 2,328 | 64 | 2.83% |
| 2025 | 2,264 | 63 | 2.86% |
| 2024 | 2,201 | 63 | 2.95% |
| 2023 | 2,138 | 140 | 7.01% |
| 2022 | 1,998 | 24 | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 1,974 | 26 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 1,948 | -174 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 2,122 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,111 | 20 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 2,091 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 2,071 | 14 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 2,057 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,061 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,054 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 2,049 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 2,041 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,029 | 0 | 0% |