State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
268.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.93% (11)
Growth Since 2010
14.12% (72)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Helen, Georgia Population 2021
582
Helen is a city located in White County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 582, it is the 371st largest city in Georgia and the 12674th largest city in the United States . Helen is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 14.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 510 in 2010. Helen reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Helen has a population density of 269 people per square mile.
The average household income in Helen is $76,356 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $716 per month, and the median house value is $227,500. The median age in Helen is 49.9 years, 60.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
Helen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Helenwas:
- White: 94.43%
- Asian: 2.26%
- Two or more races: 2.26%
- Black or African American: 1.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Helen, Georgia is 582 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 560.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 510.
Helen, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 94.43% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.05% |
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Helen Population by Race
Helen Population Pyramid $2021
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Helen Population by Age
Helen Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 2.12 | 63.8 |
| Married | 124 | 2.56 | 75 |
| Non Family | 110 | 1.07 | 43.6 |
| Female | 37 | 3.73 | 86.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Helen Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.49% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 25.92% |
| Some College | 81 | 19.80% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 15.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 23.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 11.98% |
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Helen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Helen Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 382 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 7 | 5 | |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Helen Educational Attainment by Race
Helen Earnings by Educational Attainment
Helen Language by Age
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Helen Language
95.56% of Helen residents speak only English, while 4.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
Helen Language
Helen Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 30 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 13 | 6 | 46.15% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
7.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.82%
Male Poverty Rate
4.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Helen
The race most likely to be in poverty in Helen is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Helen is White, with 5.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.48%.
Helen Poverty
Helen Poverty Rate by Education
Helen Marital Status
Marriage Rates
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Helen Married by Age and Sex
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Helen Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Helen Marital Status by Race
Helen Marital Status
Helen Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 11.76% |
Helen Veterans by Race
Helen Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Helen Veterans by Education
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57.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Helen Employment by Age
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Helen Employment by Race
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Helen Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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50.00%
Born in Helen
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.99% of Helen residents were born in the United States, with 50.00% having been born in Georgia. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Helen Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 582 | 11 | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 571 | 11 | 1.96% |
| 2019 | 560 | 11 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 549 | 6 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 543 | 9 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 534 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 528 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 522 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 521 | 4 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 517 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 516 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 513 | 0.00% |