Demographics & People — Helena Valley West Central, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,224 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,932 |
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| Family Households | 2,188 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.8 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1052 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,370 |
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| Black or African American | 31 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 388 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,478 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,174 |
| English | 1,251 |
| Other groups | 940 |
| Irish | 808 |
| Italian | 541 |
| American | 449 |
| Norwegian | 429 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 398 |
| Scottish | 329 |
Language
| English Only | 7,588 |
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| Spanish | 70 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,752 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 971 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,095 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Helena Valley West Central, Montana.
