Helena-West Helena, AR Demographics
A map of Helena-West Helena's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 7,204 | 75.7% |
White | 1,946 | 20.4% |
Multiracial | 174 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 126 | 1.3% |
Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 34 | 0.4% |
Helena-West Helena, Arkansas had a population of 9,519 in 2020. It was 20.4% White, 75.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Helena-West Helena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Helena-West Helena's White Population
1,946 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as White, or 20.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Helena-West Helena considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #595 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more White than neighboring Lula (13.2% White), Friars Point (1.7% White), and Dundee (5.5% White). Helena-West Helena is less White than neighboring Lexa (72.5% White), and LaGrange (40.4% White).
Helena-West Helena's Black Population
7,204 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as Black, or 75.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Helena-West Helena considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more Black than neighboring Lexa (19.8% Black), and LaGrange (32.7% Black). Helena-West Helena is less Black than neighboring Lula (82.8% Black), Friars Point (96.7% Black), and Dundee (93.2% Black).
Helena-West Helena's Asian Population
35 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Helena-West Helena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #214 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more Asian than neighboring Lexa (0% Asian), Lula (0% Asian), Friars Point (0% Asian), Dundee (0% Asian), and LaGrange (0% Asian).
Helena-West Helena's Hispanic Population
126 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Helena-West Helena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #514 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more Hispanic than neighboring Lula (0.5% Hispanic), and Friars Point (0.3% Hispanic). Helena-West Helena is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexa (3.4% Hispanic), Dundee (1.4% Hispanic), and LaGrange (15.4% Hispanic).
Helena-West Helena's Native American/Other Population
34 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Helena-West Helena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #400 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lula (0% Native American/Other), Friars Point (0.1% Native American/Other), Dundee (0% Native American/Other), and LaGrange (0% Native American/Other). Helena-West Helena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lexa (1% Native American/Other).
Helena-West Helena's Multiracial Population
174 residents of Helena-West Helena identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Helena-West Helena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Helena-West Helena is ranked #565 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Helena-West Helena is more Multiracial than neighboring Friars Point (1.2% Multiracial), and Dundee (0% Multiracial). Helena-West Helena is less Multiracial than neighboring Lexa (3.4% Multiracial), Lula (3.4% Multiracial), and LaGrange (11.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.