Helena
Latest: 2024
Leans Republican — 81K residents — 2 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.6% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 3.9% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 0.5% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 1.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.1% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 11.3% | 35.8% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 10.3% | 32.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 16.6% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.7% | 14.8% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 4.6% | 14.5% |
| Non-religious | 68.3% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+11.3 |
| 2020 | Trump+8.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+10.9 |
| 2012 | Romney+7.1 |
| 2008 | Obama+3.2 |
| 2004 | Bush+15.6 |
| 2000 | Bush+20.9 |
| 1996 | Dole+1.9 |
| 1992 | Clinton+5.1 |
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Constituent Geography
Counties in Helena
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark | 73K | R+5.7 | 19,085 | 21,479 | 42,023 |
| Broadwater | 8K | R+60.0 | 885 | 3,770 | 4,810 |
2 countiesTotal votes: 46,833
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Race & Ancestry
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Helena | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.6% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.1% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(8) | 3.9% | 19.3% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 1.3% | 0.9% |
▶Black / African American(6) | 0.5% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 0.5% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
31.7%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.3% | 35.8% | — | — | |
| 10.3% | 32.6% | — | — | |
| 5.3% | 16.6% | — | — | |
| 4.7% | 14.8% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 4.6% | 14.5% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 68.3% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Helena media market? 81,132 residents across 2 counties.
Demographic Comparison
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
81K
Share of U.S. population
0.02%
Voting-age population
77.0%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$77,585
Poverty rate
8.5%
College degree
41.5%
Homeownership
71.5%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
42.2 yrs
Age 18–29
12.9%
Age 65+
20.5%
Foreign born
1.8%
Non-English at home
2.7%
English only
97.3%
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