Helena-West Helena, AR

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2022 Population

9,470

2.44% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

38.4

5.79% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

33.9%

21.1% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$31,118

20.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$69,300

1.98% 1-year decline

2022 Employed Population

2,989

9.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Helena-West Helena, AR had a population of 9.47k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $31,118. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Helena-West Helena, AR declined from 9,707 to 9,470, a −2.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $25,735 to $31,118, a 20.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Helena-West Helena, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), White (Hispanic) (1.69%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.982%).

None of the households in Helena-West Helena, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Helena-West Helena, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Helena-West Helena, AR are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (356 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Helena-West Helena, AR was $69,300, and the homeownership rate was 46.7%.

Most people in Helena-West Helena, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Helena-West Helena, AR was 1 car per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Helena-West Helena, AR is home to a population of 9.47k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.56% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents were born outside of the country (148 people).

In 2022, there were 3.64 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (7k people) in Helena-West Helena, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.92k White (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Helena-West Helena, AR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Helena-West Helena, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Helena-West Helena, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7k ± 349
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.92k ± 289
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
193 ± 121

2.65%

Hispanic Population

251 people

2.65% of the people in Helena-West Helena, AR are hispanic (251 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Helena-West Helena, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

1.56%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

148 people

0.546%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

53 people

As of 2022, 1.56% of Helena-West Helena, AR residents (148 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Helena-West Helena, AR was 0.546%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Helena-West Helena, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
161 ± 70
Gulf War (2001-)
59 ± 45
Gulf War (1990s)
15 ± 17

Helena-West Helena, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Helena-West Helena, AR employs 2.99k people. The largest industries in Helena-West Helena, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (489 people), Manufacturing (465 people), and Retail Trade (410 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($221,000), Wholesale Trade ($77,583), and Educational Services ($42,264).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.99k

2022 Value

± 454

9.05%

1 Year growth

± 20.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Helena-West Helena, AR grew at a rate of 9.05%, from 2.74k employees to 2.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Helena-West Helena, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (382 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (376 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Helena-West Helena, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.99k

2022 Value

± 454

9.05%

1 Year growth

± 20.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Helena-West Helena, AR grew at a rate of 9.05%, from 2.74k employees to 2.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Helena-West Helena, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (489 people), Manufacturing (465 people), and Retail Trade (410 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Helena-West Helena, AR, though some of these residents may live in Helena-West Helena, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,741

Median earning men ± $2,006

$24,713

Median earning women ± $5,952

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($77,583), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,047).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,256), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($34,830), and Public Administration ($24,679).

Civics

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.9%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.18%)
Libertarian and Independent Party

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Helena-West Helena, AR awarded 356 degrees. The student population of Helena-West Helena, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 451 male students and 783 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Helena-West Helena, AR are Black or African American (193 and 54.2%), followed by White (149 and 41.9%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.53%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.12%).

The largest universities in Helena-West Helena, AR by number of degrees awarded are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (356 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Helena-West Helena, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 and 18%), Welding Technology (43 and 12.1%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (40 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,234 students enrolled in Helena-West Helena, AR, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 636 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
12 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Helena-West Helena, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Helena-West Helena, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

356 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas with 356 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 171 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Helena-West Helena, AR, which is 0.924 times less than the 185 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 193 degrees mean that there were 1.3 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 149 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($860) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Helena-West Helena, AR was $69,300 in 2022, which is 0.246 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $70,700 to $69,300, a 1.98% decrease. The homeownership rate in Helena-West Helena, AR is 46.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Helena-West Helena, AR have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Helena-West Helena, AR is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR is $31,118. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $42,917, followed by Census Tract 4803 and Census Tract 4805, with respective values of $30,490 and $24,589.

Housing

Property

$69,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$10,307

$1,680

Median Property Taxes

±$307

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Helena-West Helena, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Helena-West Helena, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.7%

Homeownership

2022

53.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 46.7% of the housing units in Helena-West Helena, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Helena-West Helena, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4801
Census Tract 4803
Census Tract 4805

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Helena-West Helena, AR was Census Tract 4801 with a value of $42,917, followed by Census Tract 4803 and Census Tract 4805, with respective values of $30,490 and $24,589.

The following map shows all of the places in Helena-West Helena, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$31,118

Median Household Income

± $6,494

3.6k

Number of Households

± 460

In 2022, the median household income of the 3.6k households in Helena-West Helena, AR grew to $31,118 from the previous year's value of $25,735.

The following chart displays the households in Helena-West Helena, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Helena-West Helena, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Carpooled (17.5%)
Worked At Home (4.12%)

In 2022, 73.5% of workers in Helena-West Helena, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.5%) and those who worked at home (4.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Helena-West Helena, AR have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.72% of the workforce in Helena-West Helena, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Helena-West Helena, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Helena-West Helena, AR have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Helena-West Helena, AR (3.17k out of 9.34k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Helena-West Helena, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Helena-West Helena, AR has health coverage, with 20% on employee plans, 49.1% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see 1922 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.9% increase from the previous year (1617 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1446 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,922 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Phillips County, AR

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see an average of 1,922 patients per year. This represents a 18.9% increase from the previous year (1,617 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Phillips County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.9% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.6% were men and 57.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.91%

Uninsured

20%

Employer Coverage

49.1%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Helena-West Helena, AR grew by 14% from 6.93% to 7.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Helena-West Helena, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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