Helena Valley Northwest is a CDP located in Lewis and Clark County Montana. Helena Valley Northwest has a 2024 population of 5,420. Helena Valley Northwest is currently growing at a rate of 2.63% annually and its population has increased by 27.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Helena Valley Northwest is $103,222 with a poverty rate of 2.29%. The median age in Helena Valley Northwest is 35.3 years: 38.1 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Helena Valley Northwest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,707 | 91.52% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 146 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 121 | 2.35% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 3.27 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Married | 1,270 | 3.66 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.35 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 49 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
94.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 3.82% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,081 | 31.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 262 | 7.7% |
| High School Graduate | 960 | 28.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 579 | 17.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,131 | 2,992 | 1,174 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 84 |
| Other Race | 96 | 96 | 67 |
| Native American | 55 | 54 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | 13 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,922 | $64,133 | $52,768 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,989 | $65,139 | $103,056 |
| High School Graduate | $40,519 | $41,250 | $40,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,816 | $61,000 | $44,583 |
| Some College | $54,013 | $69,458 | $30,819 |
$52,816
Average Earnings
$61,000
Average Male
$44,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of Helena Valley Northwest residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,684 | 118 | 2.52% |
2.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.56%
Male Poverty Rate
1.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Helena Valley Northwest is White, with 2.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Helena Valley Northwest is White, with 2.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.28% |
| High School | 3.02% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
| Female Employed | 2.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,223 | $108,145 |
| Households | $99,247 | $103,222 |
| Married Families | $100,978 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,000 | $69,086 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.9%
Male Marriage Rate
72.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
454
Number of Veterans
362
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Vietnam | 176 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 159 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 11.54% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 66.35% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 48.08% |
| Asian | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.99%
Born in Helena Valley Northwest
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.01% of Helena Valley Northwest residents were born in the United States, with 54.99% having been born in Montana. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,420 | 139 | 2.63% |
| 2023 | 5,281 | 138 | 2.68% |
| 2022 | 5,143 | 490 | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 4,653 | 397 | 9.33% |
| 2020 | 4,256 | -209 | -4.68% |
| 2019 | 4,465 | 302 | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 4,163 | 214 | 5.42% |
| 2017 | 3,949 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 3,967 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,990 | 51 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 3,939 | 178 | 4.73% |
| 2013 | 3,761 | 239 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 3,522 | 235 | 7.15% |
| 2011 | 3,287 | -195 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3,482 | 0 | 0% |