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 $67,271 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median age in East Helena is 35.9 years: 37.9 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,713 | 92.35% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 29 | 1.56% |
| 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 | 888 | 2.09 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.14 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 324 | 2.72 | 83 | 17 |
| Male | 86 | 3.63 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
| Female | 40 | 4.13 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 7.57% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 18.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 250 | 19.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 548 | 41.9% |
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 | 1,107 | 1,032 | 231 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 87 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 36 |
| Asian | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 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 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,865 | $84,000 | $40,703 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,412 | $0 | $69,412 |
| High School Graduate | $35,870 | $35,815 | $47,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,969 | $38,711 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,990 | $39,233 | $37,697 |
| Some College | $38,971 | $0 | $34,743 |
$38,990
Average Earnings
$39,233
Average Male
$37,697
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.69% of East Helena residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,619 | 328 | 20.26% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.77%
Male Poverty Rate
18.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Helena is White, with 20.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Helena is White, with 20.26% 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 42.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88.64% |
| Male Employed | 13.24% |
| Female Employed | 11.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,882 | $86,592 |
| Households | $53,611 | $67,271 |
| Married Families | $110,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,964 | $42,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 7.37% |
| Asian | 18 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 17.14% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 10.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
56.28%
Born in East Helena
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.62% of East Helena residents were born in the United States, with 56.28% having been born in Montana. 0.16% 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% |