Helena micropolitan area
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The Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties in western
Montana
, anchored by the city of Helena
.
As of the 2000 census
, the USA had a population of 65,765 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 73,412).
of 2000, there were 65,765 people, 26,597 households, and 17,813 families residing within the USA. The racial makeup of the USA was 95.34% White, 0.19% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
The median income for a household in the USA was $39,433, and the median income for a family was $47,839. Males had a median income of $34,134 versus $24,486 for females. The per capita income
for the USA was $18,507.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties in western
Western Montana
Western Montana is the western region of the state of Montana, United States. Although there is no firm definition, Western Montana is roughly considered by some the western third of the state.-Geography, Biomes and Climate:...
Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
, anchored by the city of Helena
Helena, Montana
Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. The 2010 census put the population at 28,180. The local daily newspaper is the Independent Record. The Helena Brewers minor league baseball and Helena Bighorns minor league hockey team call the...
.
As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the USA had a population of 65,765 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 73,412).
Counties
- Lewis and ClarkLewis and Clark County, Montana-National protected areas:* Flathead National Forest * Helena National Forest * Lewis and Clark National Forest * Lolo National Forest * Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Area -Demographics:...
- JeffersonJefferson County, Montana-National protected areas:*Deerlodge National Forest *Helena National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,049 people, 3,747 households, and 2,847 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 4,199 housing units at an...
Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
- Helena Valley Southeast CDPHelena Valley Southeast, MontanaHelena Valley Southeast is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 7,141 at the 2000 census...
- Helena Valley West Central CDPHelena Valley West Central, MontanaHelena Valley West Central is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 6,983 at the 2000 census...
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
- BoulderBoulder, MontanaBoulder is a town in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Montana, United States. It is on the north bank of the Boulder River between Butte and Helena, slightly east of the Continental Divide, at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Montana Highway 69. The population was 1,300 at...
- Clancy CDPClancy, MontanaClancy is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,406 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Clancy is located at ....
- East HelenaEast Helena, MontanaEast Helena is a town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, about five miles east of downtown Helena. The population was 1,642 at the 2000 census...
- Helena Valley Northeast CDPHelena Valley Northeast, MontanaHelena Valley Northeast is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,122 at the 2000 census...
- Helena Valley Northwest CDPHelena Valley Northwest, MontanaHelena Valley Northwest is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,082 at the 2000 census...
- Helena West Side CDPHelena West Side, MontanaHelena West Side is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2000 census...
- Lincoln CDPLincoln, MontanaLincoln is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,100 at the 2000 census. Its elevation is 4536 feet above sea level.Lincoln is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Montana City CDPMontana City, MontanaMontana City is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,094 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Montana City is located at ....
- WhitehallWhitehall, MontanaWhitehall is a town in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,044 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.Newscaster Chet Huntley graduated from Whitehall High School in 1929.-Geography:...
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
- Augusta CDPAugusta, MontanaAugusta is a census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 284 at the 2000 census. It is named after the daughter of D. J...
- Basin CDPBasin, MontanaBasin is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. It lies about southeast of the Continental Divide in a high narrow canyon along Interstate 15 about halfway between Butte and Helena. Basin Creek flows roughly north to south through Basin and enters the Boulder River...
- Cardwell CDPCardwell, MontanaCardwell is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 40 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Cardwell is located at ....
- Jefferson City CDPJefferson City, MontanaJefferson City is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 295 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
Demographics
The 2009 U.S. Census estimate of the Helena area is 73,412, an 11.6% increase since 2000. As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 65,765 people, 26,597 households, and 17,813 families residing within the USA. The racial makeup of the USA was 95.34% White, 0.19% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
The median income for a household in the USA was $39,433, and the median income for a family was $47,839. Males had a median income of $34,134 versus $24,486 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the USA was $18,507.