West Helena City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 8689 residents, 3204 households, and 2224 families in the city. The population density was 1956.6 people per square mile (755.45/km˛), it is the eighth most populated city in terms of population density. There were 3518 housing units at an average density of 792.3 per square mile (305.91/km˛). The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.32. In the city Population was distributed with 34.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.5 males. The median age was 30 years, the median age of male residents at 27.2 and the median age of female residents at 32.6. The racial makeup of the city was 32.77% White, 65.69% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.58% from two or more races and 0.33% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21130, making its Arkansas's 92nd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $25014, it is 74th poorest city by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $11234, it is Arkansas's 97th poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $16150, The median income for males was $20148 versus $14104 for females.
In 2000, 2670 pupils and students, of which 1274 are male and 1396 are female, 30.73% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 269 nursery or pri school, 219 kindergarten, 1105 elementary school, 698 high school and 379 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1395 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1405 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1395 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1359 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1311 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1273 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1249 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1228 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1187 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1153 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1128 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 119 | 150 | 269 |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 134 | 219 |
| Elementary school | 612 | 493 | 1105 |
| High school | 345 | 353 | 698 |
| College or graduate school | 113 | 266 | 379 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Helena city, Arkansas | $21130 | $25014 | $11234 |
| Phillips County, Arkansas | $22231 | $26570 | $12288 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |