The map below shows majority race by area in Helena, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Helena racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Helena overall is white, making up 88.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 5.0%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Helena, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
4.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Helena, MT Population |
|---|---|
White |
88.1% |
Hispanic |
5.0% |
Black |
0.5% |
Asian |
0.8% |
Native American |
1.2% |
Other |
4.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Helena, MT
The map below shows diversity in Helena. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Helena Diversity Score
59
With a diversity score of 59 out of 100, Helena is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Helena's proper boundaries is to the east of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Helena.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Cities
- Helena West Side, MT: less diverse
- Helena Valley West Central, MT: more diverse
- Fort Harrison, MT: less diverse
- Helena Valley Southeast, MT: less diverse
- Montana City, MT: less diverse
- Clancy, MT: less diverse
- Helena Valley Northeast, MT: less diverse
- East Helena, MT: less diverse
- Helena Valley Northwest, MT: less diverse
- Rimini, MT: less diverse
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