Helena is a town located in Alfalfa County Oklahoma. Helena has a 2024 population of 1,533. Helena is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Helena is $86,629 with a poverty rate of 8.58%. The median age in Helena is 47.1 years: 47 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 925 | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 12.47% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 11.17% |
| Native American | 121 | 8.29% |
| Other race | 63 | 4.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 129 | 2.89 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 86 | 3.59 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 34 | 0 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 6 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 15.58% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 6.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 3.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.02% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 36.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 6% |
| Some College | 421 | 30.8% |
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 | 855 | 719 | 57 |
| Black | 164 | 146 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 125 | 0 |
| Native American | 115 | 57 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 52 | 0 |
| Other Race | 63 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $69,375 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,333 | $13,083 | $35,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $12,391 | $12,283 | $0 |
| Some College | $12,083 | $12,361 | $11,667 |
$12,391
Average Earnings
$12,283
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.04% of Helena residents speak only English, while 8.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 24 | 7.19% |
| Native | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Multiple | 10 | 1 | 10% |
8.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
11.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Helena is Native, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Helena is White, with 7.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 10.87% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.85% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $84,498 |
| Households | $63,750 | $86,629 |
| Married Families | $64,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $92,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.2%
Male Marriage Rate
68.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
141
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 11.39% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 15% |
| Other Race | 13 | 20.63% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
9.6%
Labor Force Participation
9.1%
Employment Rate
6%
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
57.09%
Born in Helena
94.59%
Native Born
5.41%
Foreign Born
3.43%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
94.59% of Helena residents were born in the United States, with 57.09% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.43% 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 | 1,529 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,530 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,531 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,531 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,532 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,533 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,534 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,535 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,535 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,536 | 125 | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 1,411 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,417 | -14 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,431 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 1,433 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,433 | 9 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 1,424 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,428 | 17 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 1,411 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 1,408 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,406 | 0 | 0% |