Helena Valley Southeast is a CDP located in Lewis and Clark County Montana. Helena Valley Southeast has a 2024 population of 9,565. Helena Valley Southeast is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 11.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,546 in 2020.
The average household income in Helena Valley Southeast is $80,156 with a poverty rate of 13.87%. The median age in Helena Valley Southeast is 38.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Helena Valley Southeast was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,939 | 93.77% |
| Two or more races | 388 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,682 | 2.59 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 1,801 | 2.75 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 1,050 | 1.51 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 446 | 3.71 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 385 | 3.49 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 9.21% |
| Associates Degree | 765 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 910 | 14.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 456 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,281 | 36.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 1,265 | 20.13% |
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 | 5,895 | 5,288 | 1,309 |
| 2+ Races | 242 | 242 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,564 | $60,577 | $37,170 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,122 | $85,662 | $75,481 |
| High School Graduate | $41,167 | $47,377 | $31,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $45,541 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,130 | $51,298 | $35,420 |
| Some College | $42,031 | $60,203 | $33,158 |
$46,130
Average Earnings
$51,298
Average Male
$35,420
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.27% of Helena Valley Southeast residents speak only English, while 1.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,886 | 1,244 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 78 | 41.05% |
| Multiple | 388 | 78 | 20.1% |
13.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
17.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Helena Valley Southeast is Hispanic, with 41.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Helena Valley Southeast is White, with 14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.8% |
| High School | 11.05% |
| Some College | 11.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.59% |
| Male Employed | 7.22% |
| Female Employed | 4.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,371 | $87,355 |
| Households | $63,824 | $80,156 |
| Married Families | $98,633 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,422 | $52,366 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
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
737
Number of Veterans
650
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 275 |
| Vietnam | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 252 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
| 75+ | 153 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 11.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
65.65%
Born in Helena Valley Southeast
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.17% of Helena Valley Southeast residents were born in the United States, with 65.65% having been born in Montana. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,565 | 95 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9,470 | 96 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 9,374 | 58 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 9,316 | 770 | 9.01% |
| 2020 | 8,546 | 98 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 8,448 | 381 | 4.72% |
| 2018 | 8,067 | 550 | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 7,517 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 7,543 | 160 | 2.17% |
| 2015 | 7,383 | 43 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 7,340 | -532 | -6.76% |
| 2013 | 7,872 | 12 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 7,860 | -42 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 7,902 | -325 | -3.95% |
| 2010 | 8,227 | 0 | 0% |