Population 7,670 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Helendale
Household size in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.65 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Helendale are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the Riverside area as a whole, where it has 3.34 people. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −15.3 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Helendale is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of the Riverside area. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 52.6, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +19.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Helendale (23.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 19.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Helendale
Renters in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Helendale is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.4% of the housing in Helendale, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 8.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Helendale is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Helendale has newer homes than at least four in five California cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,298 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,373 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,431 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,763 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$466 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Helendale pays $1,763 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rent has climbed $466 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Helendale
Bachelor's degrees in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Helendale: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Riverside area. The share with a degree is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Helendale have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Helendale
| Period | Helendale | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Helendale is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Riverside area overall (6.8%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Helendale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helendale | 2.98 | 37.4 | 23.7% | 16.0% | 16.4% | 1993 | $1,763 | 25.0% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
| Oro Grande | 3.26 | 40.1 | 18.6% | 31.4% | 27.5% | 1981 | $1,214 | 13.6% | 77.0% | 6.1% |
| Hodge | 2.86 | 37.4 | 24.6% | 32.3% | 16.6% | 1980 | $1,067 | 7.4% | 80.2% | 6.7% |
| Lenwood | 2.68 | 38.7 | 10.6% | 41.7% | 13.5% | 1976 | $1,079 | 15.3% | 85.5% | 10.9% |
| El Mirage | 3.06 | 36.4 | 10.6% | 22.8% | 22.3% | 1978 | $1,139 | 12.5% | 69.2% | 6.1% |
| Barstow | 2.78 | 35.1 | 21.4% | 50.5% | 10.3% | 1971 | $1,232 | 15.2% | 87.3% | 10.6% |
| Nebo Center | 2.51 | 40.9 | 11.0% | 48.7% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,553 | 14.3% | 90.3% | 11.6% |
| Daggett | 2.05 | 47.0 | 10.2% | 42.4% | 24.8% | 1970 | $876 | 9.7% | 86.5% | 30.0% |
| Lake Los Angeles | 3.78 | 32.1 | 15.1% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 1983 | $1,503 | 12.8% | 70.2% | 9.6% |
| Newberry Springs | 2.26 | 50.7 | 11.8% | 29.5% | 24.8% | 1983 | $942 | 10.6% | 84.8% | 33.5% |
| Lancaster | 3.24 | 35.1 | 16.2% | 39.4% | 6.3% | 1985 | $1,916 | 19.5% | 81.6% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Helendale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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