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Helena-West Helena School District
Helena-West Helena School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 10,157. The median household income is $36,829 and the median age is 39.0.
10,157
Population
84
People / sq mi
$36,829
Median Income
39.0
Median Age
Helena-West Helena School District covers 121 sq mi of land at 83.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$36,829
Median Household Income
$19,348
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$70,800
Median Home Value
$785
Median Rent
44.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.1%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helena-West Helena School District serves a community with a population of 10,157 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Helena-West Helena School District is $36,829, with a per capita income of $19,348. The poverty rate is 27.9%.
Helena-West Helena School District is 25.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 17.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Helena-West Helena School District, 80.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Helena-West Helena School District is $70,800, with a median rent of $785. The homeownership rate is 44.6%.
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Data for Helena-West Helena School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0507680).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.