East Helena, Montana Population 2022
East Helena is a city located in Lewis and Clark County Montana. East Helena has a 2020 population of 2,139. East Helena is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,015 in 2010.
The average household income in East Helena is $60,499 with a poverty rate of 6.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $814 per month, and the median house value is $168,100. The median age in East Helena is 46.4 years, 44.4 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
East Helena Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Helenawas:
- White: 87.45%
- Two or more races: 8.12%
- Native American: 2.25%
- Other race: 1.32%
- Asian: 0.86%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,324 | 87.45% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 8.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 2.25% |
| Some Other Race | 20 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.86% |
East Helena Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 759 | 1.99 | 70.5 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.14 | 64.4 |
| Married | 295 | 2.86 | 78.6 |
| Male | 73 | 2.48 | 58.9 |
| Female | 23 | 2.96 | 100 |
2.79
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 10.00% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 27.26% |
| Some College | 375 | 32.05% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 233 | 19.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.11% |
East Helena Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,055 | 966 | 246 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | |
| Native American | 25 | 10 | |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5 | |
| Asian | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.32%.
East Helena Language by Age
East Helena Language
97.76% of East Helena residents speak only English, while 2.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
East Helena Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,319 | 92 | 6.97% |
| Native | 34 | 11 | 32.35% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.66%
Male Poverty Rate
9.17%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in East Helena
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Helena is Native, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Helena is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.87%.
East Helena Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
East Helena Married by Age and Sex
East Helena Marriage
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.
East Helena Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 17.13% |
| Native American | 10 | 40.00% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 64.29% |
| Asian | 9 | 69.23% |
East Helena Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
58.98%
Born in East Helena
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of East Helena residents were born in the United States, with 58.98% having been born in Montana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,139 | 12 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 2,127 | 12 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,115 | 12 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 2,103 | 12 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 2,091 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 2,071 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 2,052 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,040 | -4 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 2,044 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,041 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 2,034 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 2,027 | 12 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 2,015 | 0.00% |