Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Helena-West Helena: City in Arkansas, United States
About
Helena-West Helena is a city located in the county of Phillips in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,282. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,032 inhabitants.
The city was created 18 years ago in 2005.
Quick Facts about Helena-West Helena
| Population : | 10,032 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Phillips County |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Capital city : | Helena-West Helena is capital of Phillips County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 2006 (18 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:34:48 (24th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -22.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Helena-West Helena is located at 34°31'45"N 90°35'24"W (34.5291000, -90.5900000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Helena-West Helena decreased by 22.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,282 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,268 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,885 | -3.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,725 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,462 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,245 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,977 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,733 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,438 | -2.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,299 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,032 | -2.66% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,916 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,242 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,969 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,165 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 96.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 552 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $121,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $841 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $413 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $708 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,868 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,925 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,217 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 114,092 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 250,164 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,968 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,460 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,387 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 888 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 804 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 140 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 854.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.39 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,263 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $70,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $938 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $586 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 51 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,485 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,550 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,422 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 223,158 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,737 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $29,320 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,651 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 365 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,784 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 125,312 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,340 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,547 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 708 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 714 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 751 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,303 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 31.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 695.66 |
People born in Helena-West Helena (2)
People born in Helena-West Helena, including writer James Sallis, boxer Leotis Martin, .
List
Schools in Helena-West Helena
College & universities near Helena-West Helena, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107619 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena (AR) | 72342-0785 |
| 175519 | Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale (MS) | 38614 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Helena-West Helena, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Phillips County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phillips County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Helena | 7,679 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Marvell | 884 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
| Elaine | 481 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lexa | 230 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Helena-West Helena distances to largest Arkansas cities
