Helena-West Helena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
9,218
Population
703/sq mi density
$32,466
Median Income
$19,219 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$103,192 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,642
Violent Crime/100K
3,558 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$32,466 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,642 violent crimes/100K (332% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,218
Census 2023
Population Density
703
per square mile
Land Area
13.1
square miles (34.0 km²)
Median Age
39.4 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 73.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
22.1%
Black
73.5%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
24.0%
85% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.4%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.6%
0% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.499
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,218 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 703 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.2% |
| Female | 53.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 24.0% |
| Health Insurance | 91.4% |
| Uninsured | 8.6% |
| Broadband Access | 80.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.499 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |