Demographics & People — East Helena, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,855 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 888 |
| Family Households | 450 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1794 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,713 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 555 |
| Irish | 396 |
| English | 385 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 299 |
| Other groups | 206 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
| European | 127 |
| Norwegian | 124 |
| Swedish | 119 |
Language
| English Only | 1,608 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,646 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 149 |
| Population 18+ | 1,534 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Helena, Montana.