Helena Metro Area
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Helena Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 65,765
- Land Area (2000): 13,254.511 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 100.477 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 29,871
Helena Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 77,088 | 58.05% |
Rural, Farm | 3,804 | 2.86% |
Rural, Non-farm | 51,906 | 39.09% |
Helena Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Helena Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 30,204 | 28,811 | 1,393 | 4.61% | 46 |
1991 | 30,150 | 28,608 | 1,542 | 5.11% | 51 |
1992 | 30,424 | 28,839 | 1,585 | 5.21% | 52 |
1993 | 30,940 | 29,408 | 1,532 | 4.95% | 50 |
1994 | 31,696 | 30,313 | 1,383 | 4.36% | 44 |
1995 | 32,513 | 30,992 | 1,521 | 4.68% | 47 |
1996 | 32,458 | 30,891 | 1,567 | 4.83% | 48 |
1997 | 32,775 | 31,175 | 1,600 | 4.88% | 49 |
1998 | 32,878 | 31,308 | 1,570 | 4.77% | 48 |
1999 | 32,653 | 31,152 | 1,501 | 4.60% | 46 |
2000 | 36,587 | 35,086 | 1,501 | 4.10% | 41 |
2001 | 36,438 | 34,977 | 1,460 | 4.01% | 40 |
2002 | 35,768 | 34,316 | 1,452 | 4.06% | 41 |
2003 | 36,262 | 34,958 | 1,304 | 3.60% | 36 |
2004 | 36,277 | 34,967 | 1,311 | 3.61% | 36 |
2005 | 36,358 | 35,095 | 1,263 | 3.47% | 35 |
2006 | 37,627 | 36,474 | 1,153 | 3.06% | 31 |
2007 | 39,020 | 37,967 | 1,053 | 2.70% | 27 |
2008 | 39,660 | 38,314 | 1,346 | 3.39% | 34 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 39,234 | 37,828 | 1,406 | 3.58% | 36 |
Feb 2008 | 39,026 | 37,675 | 1,351 | 3.46% | 35 |
Mar 2008 | 39,094 | 37,707 | 1,387 | 3.55% | 35 |
Apr 2008 | 39,559 | 38,290 | 1,269 | 3.21% | 32 |
May 2008 | 39,663 | 38,346 | 1,317 | 3.32% | 33 |
Jun 2008 | 39,871 | 38,388 | 1,483 | 3.72% | 37 |
Jul 2008 | 40,462 | 39,191 | 1,271 | 3.14% | 31 |
Aug 2008 | 40,357 | 39,023 | 1,334 | 3.31% | 33 |
Sep 2008 | 39,671 | 38,375 | 1,296 | 3.27% | 33 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Helena Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Public Administration | 5,718 | 16.66% |
2. | Construction | 4,096 | 11.93% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 2,324 | 6.77% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,280 | 6.64% |
5. | Educational Services | 1,630 | 4.75% |
6. | Health Care | 1,582 | 4.61% |
7. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 1,530 | 4.46% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 1,302 | 3.79% |
9. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 832 | 2.42% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 810 | 2.36% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 702 | 2.05% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 676 | 1.97% |
13. | Truck Transportation | 676 | 1.97% |
14. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 654 | 1.91% |
15. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 630 | 1.84% |
16. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 622 | 1.81% |
17. | Metal Manufactuing | 588 | 1.71% |
18. | Mining | 582 | 1.70% |
19. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 512 | 1.49% |
20. | Other Transportation | 502 | 1.46% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Public Administration | 5,658 | 17.27% |
2. | Health Care | 4,534 | 13.84% |
3. | Educational Services | 3,342 | 10.20% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 2,842 | 8.67% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 2,350 | 7.17% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 1,894 | 5.78% |
7. | Social Assistance | 1,600 | 4.88% |
8. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 1,154 | 3.52% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 858 | 2.62% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 774 | 2.36% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 612 | 1.87% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 550 | 1.68% |
13. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 468 | 1.43% |
14. | Construction | 466 | 1.42% |
15. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 446 | 1.36% |
16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 432 | 1.32% |
17. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 382 | 1.17% |
18. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 354 | 1.08% |
19. | Other Direct Selling Estab | 280 | 0.85% |
20. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 280 | 0.85% |
Helena Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Management Occupations | 1,986 | 5.79% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,390 | 4.05% |
3. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 1,314 | 3.83% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,198 | 3.49% |
5. | Computer Specialists | 1,084 | 3.16% |
6. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,034 | 3.01% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 1,024 | 2.98% |
8. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,002 | 2.92% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 962 | 2.80% |
10. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 882 | 2.57% |
11. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 848 | 2.47% |
12. | Carpenters | 834 | 2.43% |
13. | Vehicle Mechanics | 830 | 2.42% |
14. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 766 | 2.23% |
15. | Engineers | 758 | 2.21% |
16. | Top Executives | 748 | 2.18% |
17. | Other Construction Trades | 722 | 2.10% |
18. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 716 | 2.09% |
19. | Life and Physical Scientists | 646 | 1.88% |
20. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 638 | 1.86% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 2,746 | 8.38% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 2,306 | 7.04% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 1,380 | 4.21% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 1,330 | 4.06% |
5. | Business Operations Specialists | 1,252 | 3.82% |
6. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,194 | 3.64% |
7. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 1,142 | 3.49% |
8. | Child Care Workers | 1,106 | 3.38% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 1,096 | 3.34% |
10. | Registered Nurses | 1,048 | 3.20% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 828 | 2.53% |
12. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 806 | 2.46% |
13. | Cashiers | 792 | 2.42% |
14. | Accountants and Auditors | 774 | 2.36% |
15. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 740 | 2.26% |
16. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 714 | 2.18% |
17. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 712 | 2.17% |
18. | Computer Specialists | 696 | 2.12% |
19. | Customer Service Representatives | 642 | 1.96% |
20. | Food and Beverage Servers, Not waiters/waitresses | 624 | 1.90% |
Helena Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 58,791 | 57.05% |
15-35 hours | 14,199 | 13.78% |
1-14 hours | 4,172 | 4.05% |
No regular hours | 25,892 | 25.12% |
Helena Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 1,273 | 2.00% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 684 | 1.07% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 1,902 | 2.98% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 2,943 | 4.62% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 6,579 | 10.32% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 10,593 | 16.62% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 16,415 | 25.75% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 8,522 | 13.37% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 2,762 | 4.33% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 2,947 | 4.62% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 1,535 | 2.41% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 528 | 0.83% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 3,221 | 5.05% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 3,838 | 6.02% |
Helena Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 3,172 | 4.98% |
5-9 | 11,970 | 18.78% |
10-14 | 14,617 | 22.93% |
15-19 | 14,466 | 22.69% |
20-24 | 8,661 | 13.59% |
25-29 | 2,001 | 3.14% |
30-34 | 4,328 | 6.79% |
35-39 | 494 | 0.77% |
40-44 | 554 | 0.87% |
45-59 | 1,210 | 1.90% |
60-89 | 1,116 | 1.75% |
At least 90 | 1,153 | 1.81% |
Helena Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 102 | 0.16% | 54,785 | 85.95% |
30-44 | 92 | 0.14% | 5,284 | 8.29% |
45-59 | 10 | 0.02% | 1,200 | 1.88% |
At least 60 | 66 | 0.10% | 2,203 | 3.46% |
Helena Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 400 | 0.60% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 8,313 | 12.37% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 50,904 | 75.72% |
Motorcycle | 72 | 0.11% |
Other | 264 | 0.39% |
Public transportation | 270 | 0.40% |
Walked | 3,519 | 5.23% |
Worked at home | 3,483 | 5.18% |
Helena Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 53,192 (128,592 people)
Families (2000): 35,574 (105,432 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 17,538
People at same address in 1995: 66,937
Helena Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 5,022 | 9.36% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 3,545 | 6.61% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 3,560 | 6.64% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 4,207 | 7.84% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 3,958 | 7.38% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 4,178 | 7.79% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 3,637 | 6.78% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 3,598 | 6.71% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 2,649 | 4.94% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 5,546 | 10.34% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 5,925 | 11.05% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 4,474 | 8.34% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 1,776 | 3.31% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 657 | 1.22% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 500 | 0.93% |
$200,000 or more | 410 | 0.76% |
Helena Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 7,402 | 27.83% |
Family, 2 people | 8,328 | 31.31% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 1,155 | 4.34% |
Family, 3 people | 3,867 | 14.54% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 145 | 0.55% |
Family, 4 people | 3,508 | 13.19% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 67 | 0.25% |
Family, 5 people | 1,431 | 5.38% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 18 | 0.07% |
Family, 6 people | 478 | 1.80% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 5 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 192 | 0.72% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.00% |
Helena Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 43,685 | 28.33% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 23,920 | 15.51% |
Public Assistance | 1,538 | 1.00% |
Retirement | 10,216 | 6.63% |
Self Employment | 9,504 | 6.16% |
Social Security | 13,430 | 8.71% |
Supplemental Security | 1,670 | 1.08% |
Wage / Salary | 41,764 | 27.09% |
Other | 8,464 | 5.49% |
Helena Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 16,189 | 54.71% |
With children under 18 | 13,399 | 45.29% |
Helena Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 6,133 | 11.91% |
Married | 32,021 | 62.17% |
Never Married | 12,379 | 24.04% |
Widowed | 971 | 1.89% |
Helena Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 7,267 | 13.55% |
Married | 31,789 | 59.28% |
Never Married | 10,090 | 18.82% |
Widowed | 4,481 | 8.36% |
Helena Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Helena Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 2,183 | 2.22% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 8,048 | 8.18% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 29,199 | 29.68% |
Some college, no degree | 26,021 | 26.45% |
Associate degree | 5,040 | 5.12% |
Bachelors degree | 18,981 | 19.29% |
Graduate or professional degree | 8,913 | 9.06% |
Helena Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 975 | 1.48% | 990 | 1.51% | 1,965 | 2.99% |
Kindergarten | 1,888 | 2.87% | 124 | 0.19% | 2,012 | 3.06% |
Grades 1-4 | 7,218 | 10.98% | 294 | 0.45% | 7,512 | 11.42% |
Grades 5-8 | 7,647 | 11.63% | 454 | 0.69% | 8,101 | 12.32% |
Grades 9-12 | 8,467 | 12.87% | 460 | 0.70% | 8,927 | 13.57% |
Undergrad college | 2,699 | 4.10% | 2,546 | 3.87% | 5,245 | 7.98% |
Graduate or professional school | 469 | 0.71% | 128 | 0.19% | 597 | 0.91% |
Total | 29,363 | 44.65% | 4,996 | 7.60% | 34,359 | 52.25% |
Helena Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Helena Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 237 | 198 |
2004 | 230 | 205 |
Helena Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Helena Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 116,211 | 89.38% |
Below Poverty Level | 13,801 | 10.62% |
Helena Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 86
Helena Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Helena Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 8,568 | 13.03% |
10-19 Years | 10,322 | 15.70% |
20-29 Years | 6,684 | 10.16% |
30-39 Years | 9,096 | 13.83% |
40-49 Years | 12,006 | 18.26% |
50-59 Years | 8,827 | 13.42% |
60-69 Years | 4,841 | 7.36% |
70-79 Years | 3,413 | 5.19% |
80-89 Years | 1,715 | 2.61% |
90+ Years | 293 | 0.45% |
Helena Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 32,405 | 49.27% |
Female | 33,360 | 50.73% |
Helena Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 62,135 | 94.48% |
Amerindian | 1,197 | 1.82% |
Hispanic/Latino | 992 | 1.51% |
Multiracial | 948 | 1.44% |
Asian | 324 | 0.49% |
African-American | 117 | 0.18% |
Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.05% |
Other Race | 20 | 0.03% |
Helena Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 35,894 | 24.11% |
2. | Irish | 25,110 | 16.87% |
3. | English | 19,323 | 12.98% |
4. | Norwegian | 13,301 | 8.94% |
5. | French Non-Basque | 6,405 | 4.30% |
6. | United States Or American | 6,396 | 4.30% |
7. | Italian | 5,235 | 3.52% |
8. | Swedish | 4,628 | 3.11% |
9. | Scottish | 4,544 | 3.05% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 3,833 | 2.58% |
Helena Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 119,771 | 96.11% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 2,076 | 1.67% |
3. | German | 1,055 | 0.85% |
4. | French | 554 | 0.44% |
5. | Japanese | 144 | 0.12% |
6. | Russian | 142 | 0.11% |
7. | Scandinavian | 130 | 0.10% |
8. | Korean | 110 | 0.09% |
9. | Polish | 98 | 0.08% |
10. | Italian | 82 | 0.07% |
Helena Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 130,788 | 98.49% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,145 | 0.86% |
Not a citizen | 865 | 0.65% |
Helena Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Helena Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Jefferson County | Lewis And Clark County |
Helena Metro Area Cities Back to top