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Helena-West Helena

County:
Phillips County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.114
State:
Arkansas

Helena-West Helena is a city located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Helena-West Helena has a 2025 population of 8,104. It is also the county seat of Phillips County. Helena-West Helena is currently declining at a rate of -3.37% annually and its population has decreased by -14.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,519 in 2020.

The average household income in Helena-West Helena is $44,768 with a poverty rate of 32.41%.The median age in Helena-West Helena is 39.4 years: 38.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.

8.1K
Total Population
618
Density (mi²)
-283 -3.37%
Growth

Helena-West Helena Population

Helena-West Helena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Helena-West Helena includes 73.45% Black or African American, 22.05% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American6,77173.45%
White2,03322.05%
Two or more races2372.57%
Asian1491.62%
Other race280.3%

Helena-West Helena Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Helena-West Helena's average per capita income is $39,265. Household income levels show a median of $32,466. The poverty rate stands at 32.41%.

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$79,528-
Families$42,426$53,621
Households$32,466$44,768
Non Families$22,581$31,159

$39,265

Average Income

$32,466

Median Household Income

32.41%

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)