Helper city, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Helper city is a small community located in Utah. The total population is 2,680. It ranks as the 116th most populous out of 329 cities and towns in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Helper city is 43.2 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Helper city is $61,908. This is 33% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $207,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Helper city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% 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 Helper city, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 329 Census-designated places in Utah. For official data, visit data.census.gov.