Helena City, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 25780 people in the city, organized into 11541 households, and 6478 families living in the city. The population density was 1840.7 people per square mile (710.7/kmē), it is 38th most densely populated city in Montana. There were 12133 housing units at an average density of 866 per square mile (334.36/kmē). The average household size was 2.14 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the Helena City, 22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.1% were 18 to 24, 26.6% were 25 to 44, 26% were 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median age is 38.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Helena City was 37.2 and 40.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 94.78% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 2.1% American Indian, 0.78% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 1.66% from two or more races and 0.38% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34416, it is the 54th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $50018, it is Montana's 22nd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20020, it is the 21st wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $20699, Males had a median income of $25895 versus $16245 for females.
In 2000, 6359 pupils and students, of which 3235 are male and 3124 are female, 24.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 327 nursery or pri school, 336 kindergarten, 2385 elementary school, 1575 high school and 1736 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25780 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26164 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26256 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26492 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26476 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 26996 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 27453 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 27586 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 28045 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 28713 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 29351 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 221 | 106 | 327 |
| Kindergarten | 160 | 176 | 336 |
| Elementary school | 1211 | 1174 | 2385 |
| High school | 811 | 764 | 1575 |
| College or graduate school | 832 | 904 | 1736 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena city, Montana | $34416 | $50018 | $20020 |
| Lewis and Clark County, Montana | $37360 | $46766 | $18763 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |