Helena, ALPublished Date: December 23, 2024Helena is located in Shelby County, Alabama and has a population of 21,036. The poverty rate in Helena is 3.5% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Helena is 2.1% while the Shelby County unemployment rate is 3.1%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 47.9% |
| Female | | 52.1% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Helena | | 38.2 |
| Shelby | | 40 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Helena | | $107,360 |
| Shelby | | $90,618 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Helena | | $281,474 |
| Shelby | | $275,975 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Helena | | $1,287 |
| Shelby | | $1,272 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Helena | | 3.5% |
| Shelby | | 6.9% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 73.2%
▩ Black or African American 18.7%
▩ Asian 1.3%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.7%
▩ Hispanic 2.6%
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