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Helena, MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Population

975

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

233

ZIP codes

0

Helena and its ZIP codes

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Helena at a glance

  • Helena is about 3.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,750, 80% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,600 (12% above Mississippi).

Local data for Helena, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Helena, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,750

Poverty rate

10.0%

Median home value

$189,600

Homeownership

91.8%

Bachelor's or higher

10.2%

Median age

54.6

Average commute

27.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (162), Irish Americans (139), German Americans (56).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Helena.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,859

50,095 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,536

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.79B

FY 2026, $33,404 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Helena, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.1%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Helena, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

349

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10,397

18.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 41°F

61.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Helena, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

17.3%

U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts

Smoking

21.5%

U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

Cities near Helena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EscatawpaCensus-designated place2.7 mi6.7
Moss PointCity4 mi24.1
Big PointCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.9
PascagoulaCity8.7 mi15.4
GautierCity9.1 mi30.3
Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place9.6 mi8.7
VancleaveCensus-designated place11 mi43.1
WadeCensus-designated place11 mi6.2
HurleyCensus-designated place12 mi5.1
Bayou La Batre, ALCity16 mi7.5
Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
Ocean SpringsCity17 mi11.6
Theodore, ALCensus-designated place19 mi8
Gulf HillsCensus-designated place19 mi7.7
Tillmans Corner, ALCensus-designated place19 mi13
LatimerCensus-designated place21 mi16.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Helena, MS in?
Helena is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Helena, MS?
About 975 people live in Helena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Helena?
Nearby places include Escatawpa (2.7 mi), Moss Point (4 mi), Big Point (7.4 mi), Pascagoula (8.7 mi), Gautier (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023