Helena Flats, MT Demographics

A map of Helena Flats's Population by Race

Helena Flats, Montana has an estimated population of 857, a large decrease from the 1,206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Helena Flats, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Helena Flats has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Helena Flats, that probability was 20.5% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Helena Flats is ranked the 113th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Helena Flats was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Helena Flats's White Population

768 residents of Helena Flats, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Helena Flats is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Helena Flats ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's White population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. White residents' share of Helena Flats's population has increased from 88.9% to 89.6%.

Helena Flats is more White than neighboring Kalispell (87.4% White), and Forest Hill Village (47.9% White). Helena Flats is less White than neighboring Evergreen (91.3% White), Columbia Falls (93.6% White), and Whitefish (93.6% White).

Helena Flats's Black Population

14 residents of Helena Flats, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Helena Flats is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Helena Flats ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Helena Flats's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.6%.

Helena Flats is more Black than neighboring Evergreen (0% Black), Columbia Falls (0% Black), Kalispell (0.1% Black), Forest Hill Village (0% Black), and Whitefish (0% Black).

Helena Flats's Asian Population

14 residents of Helena Flats, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Helena Flats is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Helena Flats ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Helena Flats's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Helena Flats is more Asian than neighboring Evergreen (0.1% Asian), Columbia Falls (0.7% Asian), Kalispell (1.4% Asian), Forest Hill Village (0% Asian), and Whitefish (0% Asian).

Helena Flats's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Helena Flats, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Helena Flats is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Helena Flats ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Helena Flats's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Helena Flats is more Hispanic than neighboring Evergreen (2.5% Hispanic), Columbia Falls (2.9% Hispanic), and Whitefish (2.2% Hispanic). Helena Flats is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalispell (5.4% Hispanic), and Forest Hill Village (8.9% Hispanic).

Helena Flats's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Helena Flats, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Helena Flats is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Helena Flats ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Helena Flats's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Helena Flats is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evergreen (0.5% Native American/Other), Columbia Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), Kalispell (1.1% Native American/Other), Forest Hill Village (13% Native American/Other), and Whitefish (1% Native American/Other).

Helena Flats's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Helena Flats, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Helena Flats is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Helena Flats ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helena Flats's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Helena Flats's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.7%.

Helena Flats is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia Falls (2.5% Multiracial), and Whitefish (3.1% Multiracial). Helena Flats is less Multiracial than neighboring Evergreen (5.6% Multiracial), Kalispell (4.6% Multiracial), and Forest Hill Village (30.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.