Demographics & People — Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,218 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,579 |
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| Family Households | 2,032 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.407 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,033 |
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| Black or African American | 6,771 |
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| Asian | 149 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 235 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,961 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,732 |
| English | 432 |
| Irish | 294 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 251 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 171 |
| German | 141 |
| African | 106 |
| Subsaharan African | 106 |
| American | 80 |
Language
| English Only | 8,459 |
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| Spanish | 36 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,667 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 380 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,772 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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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-West Helena, Arkansas.
