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Helena

County:
Newberry County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.418

Helena is a CDP located in Newberry County, South Carolina. Helena has a 2026 population of 703. Helena is currently growing at a rate of 6.68% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Helena is $38,651 with a poverty rate of 24.16%. The median age in Helena is 51.2 years: 56.4 years for males, and 47.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males.

703
Total Population
496
Density (mi²)
44 6.68%
Growth

Helena Population

Helena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026703446.68%
2025659447.15%

Median Age

Overall: 51.2 years
Female: 47.7 years
Male: 56.4 years

Helena Adults

There are 639 adults, (153 of whom are seniors) in Helena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 383 (53.5%)
Male: 333 (46.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Helena includes 94.83% Black or African American, 4.89% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American67994.83%
White354.89%
Native American20.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American67994.83%
White354.89%
Native American20.28%

Helena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Helena 's average per capita income is $39,671. Household income levels show a median of $38,651. The poverty rate stands at 24.16%.

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
Non Families$39,901$45,679
Households$38,651$48,809
Families$36,569$51,376
Married Families--

$39,671

Average Income

$38,651

Median Household Income

24.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)