Poverty Rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
In Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, an estimated 3,170 of 9,342 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 33.9%.
- How many people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas live in poverty?
In Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, an estimated 3,170 of 9,342 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas compare to the average for Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 101.79% higher than the Arkansas average. In Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, an estimated 33.9% of 9,342 people live in poverty. In Arkansas, 16.8% of 2,958,098 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 169.05% higher than the US average. In Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, an estimated 33.9% of 9,342 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
52% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
52% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
75.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
75.7% of 571 people
5 to 17 years
45.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
45.5% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
52% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
52% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
31.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
31.5% of 5 thousand people
18 to 34 years
39.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
39.7% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
27.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
27.2% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
15.3% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
12.2% of 2 thousand people
White
15.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
15.9% of 2 thousand people
Black or African American
39.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
39.8% of 7 thousand people
Asian
26.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
26.9% of 93 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
0% of 40 people
Two or more races
22.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
22.1% of 258 people
Hispanic
8.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
8.8% of 251 people
White, not Hispanic
16.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
16.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
26.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
26.1% of 6 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
31.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
31.2% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
29.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
29.7% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
24.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
24.2% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
16.9% of 866 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
21.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
21.8% of 4 thousand people
Employed
20.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
20.3% of 3 thousand people
Male
16% Poverty Rate for employed men in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
16% of 1 thousand people
Female
23.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
23.6% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
29.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
29.1% of 587 people
Male
29.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
29.1% of 285 people
Female
29.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
29.1% of 302 people
Population 16 years and over
26.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
26.9% of 7 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
11% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
37.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
37.4% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
34.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
34.3% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
30.8% of 2 thousand people
Male
35.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
35.9% of 933 people
Female
27.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
27.4% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
0% of 183 people
25 to 34 years
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
36.3% of 322 people
35 to 44 years
45.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
45.6% of 272 people
45 to 54 years
55.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
55.6% of 369 people
55 to 64 years
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
26.9% of 577 people
65 to 74 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
27.8% of 237 people
75 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
13.7% of 373 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
11.9% of 829 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
43.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
43.4% of 491 people
Did not work
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
40.1% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
33.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
2022
33.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Phillips County
- Elaine, Arkansas 32.2% of 544 people.
- Lake View, Arkansas 26.4% of 451 people.
- Lexa, Arkansas 1.1% of 92 people.
- Marvell, Arkansas 32.3% of 1,100 people.
- Poplar Grove, Arkansas 0% of 51 people.