Helena, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 245, Helena'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 is a small community located in Ohio, within Sandusky County. The total population is 245. It ranks as the 1077th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Helena is 38.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. 20.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Helena is $65,139. This is 9% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Helena, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $138,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Helena is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Helena has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Helena, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.