Helena Flats, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 857, Helena Flats's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Helena Flats is a small community located in Montana, within Flathead County. The total population is 857. It ranks as the 113th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Helena Flats is 44.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Helena Flats is $93,625. This is 29% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $582,400. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Helena Flats has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.6% vs 0.4%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.6% vs 0.8%).

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Helena Flats, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.