Helena Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,110 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,130 | +1,020 | +91.9% |
| 1990 | 3,918 | +1,788 | +83.9% |
| 2000 | 10,296 | +6,378 | +162.8% |
| 2010 | 16,793 | +6,497 | +63.1% |
| 2020 | 20,914 | +4,121 | +24.5% |
| 2024 | 22,200 | +1,286 | +6.1% |
Helena vs. Shelby County
| Year | Helena | Shelby County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,110 | 38,037 | 2.9% |
| 1980 | 2,130 | 66,298 | 3.2% |
| 1990 | 3,918 | 99,358 | 3.9% |
| 2000 | 10,296 | 143,293 | 7.2% |
| 2010 | 16,793 | 195,085 | 8.6% |
| 2020 | 20,914 | 223,024 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 22,200 | 235,969 | 9.4% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 1,110 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 2,130 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 3,918 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 10,296 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 11,330 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 11,913 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 12,573 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 13,266 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 13,945 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 14,725 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 15,309 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 15,897 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 16,438 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 16,793 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 17,026 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 17,181 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 17,395 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 17,739 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 18,150 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 18,616 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 19,033 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 19,507 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 19,869 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 20,914 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 21,584 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 21,910 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 22,176 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 22,200 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)