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Helena

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
24.892
State:
Alabama

Helena is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama. Helena has a 2026 population of 23,644. Helena is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 6.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,293 in 2020.

The median household income in Helena is $115,139 with a poverty rate of 3.21%. The median age in Helena is 37.8 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

23.6K
Total Population
950
Density (mi²)
256 1.09%
Growth

Helena Population

Helena Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202623,6442561.09%
202523,388700.3%
202423,318200.09%
202323,2982381.03%
202223,0603031.33%
202122,7574642.08%
202022,2931300.59%
201919,8693621.86%
201819,5074742.49%
201719,0334172.24%
201618,6164662.57%
201518,1504112.32%
201417,7393441.98%
201317,3952141.25%
201217,1811550.91%
201117,0261050.62%
201016,9211280.76%
200010,2966,378162.79%
19903,91800%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 36.2 years

Helena Adults

There are 15,756 adults, (2,740 of whom are seniors) in Helena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,356 (52.2%)
Male: 10,413 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Helena includes 71.69% White, 18.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,60671.69%
Black or African American3,92118.01%
Two or more races1,2255.63%
Asian5552.55%
Other race4622.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4352%
White3751.72%
Other race2211.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,23169.97%
Black or African American3,92118.01%
Two or more races7903.63%
Asian5552.55%
Other race2411.11%

Helena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Helena's average per capita income is $70,443. Household income levels show a median of $115,139. The poverty rate stands at 3.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$146,017-
Families$130,469$158,133
Households$115,139$145,537
Non Families$61,667$95,147

$70,443

Average Income

$115,139

Median Household Income

3.21%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)