Helena () is a city in Jefferson and Shelby counties in the state of Alabama. Helena is considered a suburb of Birmingham and part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area. As of 2022, the population estimate was 21,862.
Helena initially incorporated in 1877, but reincorporated in 1917 after errors were discovered in the initial incorporation papers. Its population was not recorded separately in the U.S. Census until 1920, reflecting the later date of incorporation.
| Ethnicity | Helena | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Helena | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Education | Helena | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 17% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 23% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2% | 1.0% |