Demographics & People — Helena, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 33,126 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~34,900 |
| Median Age | 40.5 |
| Total Households | 15,471 |
| Family Households | 7,463 |
| Average Household Size | 2.05 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1277 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,981 |
| Black or African American | 280 |
| Asian | 306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,581 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 7,983 |
| Irish | 5,512 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,237 |
| English | 4,965 |
| Other groups | 4,725 |
| Norwegian | 2,584 |
| American | 2,178 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,557 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,502 |
| Swedish | 1,388 |
Language
| English Only | 30,528 |
| Spanish | 339 |
| Population 5+ | 31,604 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,151 |
| Population 18+ | 26,334 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Helena, Montana.