Demographics & People — Helena, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,452 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 7,543 |
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| Family Households | 5,667 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,632 |
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| Black or African American | 3,806 |
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| Asian | 278 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 973 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,882 |
| Other groups | 5,228 |
| English | 3,144 |
| Irish | 2,003 |
| American | 1,643 |
| German | 1,351 |
| Scottish | 700 |
| Italian | 656 |
| Scotch-Irish | 570 |
| French (except Basque) | 558 |
Language
| English Only | 18,991 |
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| Spanish | 549 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,079 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,072 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,283 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Helena, Alabama.
