Alabama · Shelby County

Helena Authority

Population

21,769

Median income

$115,139

Median age

38

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Helena is a high-income, family-oriented town of 21,769 with home prices 1.6× the Alabama median.

In Jefferson County, Alabama, Helena anchors a community of 21,769. Median household income reaches $115,139, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Alabama.

Definition and scope

Helena sits within Jefferson County, Alabama, one of Alabama's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 106 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Helena has approximately 21,769 residents. The median age is 37.8 years. Roughly 91% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $330,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.0%
• Black or African American: 18.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
• Asian: 2.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Helena is $115,139. Poverty rate stands at 3.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 51.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Helena:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Bessemer Airport. Federal court business routes through Shelby County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Helena sits at an elevation of 473 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.