Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Helena, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

245

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%227

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%12

Two or More

2%5

Asian

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%6

High School Diploma

46.1%82

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%13

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%23

Associate's Degree

12.4%22

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%15

Master's Degree

3.9%7

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

12.4%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,200

Median Renti

$1,094

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.6%77

Renter-Occupied

15.4%14

Total Units

104

Homeownership

84.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%2

$50K–$100K

18.2%14

$100K–$150K

40.3%31

$150K–$200K

23.4%18

$200K–$300K

13%10

$300K–$500K

2.6%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8.7%9

2000–2009

1.9%2

1990–1999

1.9%2

1980–1989

1.9%2

1970–1979

5.8%6

1960–1969

1%1

1950–1959

10.6%11

1940–1949

1.9%2

1939 or earlier

66.3%69

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%69

Electricity

22%20

Wood

2.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,139

Mean Household Incomei

$85,564

Per Capita Incomei

$33,685

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

126

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%3

$10K–$15K

1.1%1

$20K–$25K

4.4%4

$25K–$30K

9.9%9

$35K–$40K

3.3%3

$40K–$45K

4.4%4

$45K–$50K

2.2%2

$50K–$60K

16.5%15

$60K–$75K

16.5%15

$75K–$100K

11%10

$100K–$125K

5.5%5

$125K–$150K

12.1%11

$150K–$200K

5.5%5

$200K+

4.4%4

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

124

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(4% of civilian adults)