Census-designated place · Montana
Helena Flats, Montana
Helena Flats, census-designated place, in Flathead County, Montana. Helena Flats had 1,206 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 857 (±194). GEOID 3035622.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,206
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 857 ±194
Median household income
$93,625
±$23,186 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$582,400
±$95,653 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
not published
Montana: $1,081
Where is Helena Flats and what county is it in?
Helena Flats is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Flathead County, Montana. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 143 residents per square mile in 2020.
Helena Flats is in the Kalispell, MT micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Helena Flats, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,206 residents in Helena Flats, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 857 (±194).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Helena Flats is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Helena Flats | Flathead County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 857 ±194 | 110,695 | −291 |
| Households | 350 ±94 | 44,233 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.45 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 392 ±97 | 51,680 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Helena Flats?
The median resident of Helena Flats is 44.6 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%.
| Measure | Helena Flats | Flathead County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±17.9 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±7.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1% ±8.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±6.2 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±3.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6% ±6.1 pts | 90.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±4.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±4.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±4.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5% ±1.5 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8% ±8.1 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5% ±4.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±7.3 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Helena Flats earn?
Half of Helena Flats's 350 households earn less than $93,625 a year (±$23,186), against $73,925 in Flathead County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,279 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,346 after inflation.
| Measure | Helena Flats | Flathead County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,625 ±$23,186 | $73,925 | +$32,346 |
| Mean household income | $103,885 ±$16,717 | $99,728 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,875 ±$6,431 | $41,557 | +$14,399 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5% ±10.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.6% ±2.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±8.2 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±5.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Helena Flats?
Owners occupy 86.9% of Helena Flats's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $582,400 by its owner (±$95,653).
| Measure | Helena Flats | Flathead County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $582,400 ±$95,653 | $535,500 | +$240,267 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.0% ±26.4 pts | 36.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,744 ±$378 | $1,913 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9% ±12.3 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.1% ±12.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 392 ±97 | 51,680 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±42.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.0% ±8.7 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±8.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% ±6.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±8.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Helena Flats work and get to work?
82.7% of Helena Flats's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes.
| Measure | Helena Flats | Flathead County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.2% ±8.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±5.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.7% ±8.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.4% ±3.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±8.1 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min ±1.7 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Helena Flats?
No census tract lies mostly in Helena Flats; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.02Flathead County | 4,171 | $88,869 |
| Tract 2.03Flathead County | 5,050 | $67,192 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Helena Flats) · Census block assignment files
How does Helena Flats compare with other places in Montana?
Helena Flats ranks 13th of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 92nd | 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st | 93 |
| Median household income | 13th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 93 |
| Median home value | 9th | 89 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd | 90 |
| Median age | 21st | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 8th | 92 |
| Work from home | 20th | 46 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 93 |
Helena Flats's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare Helena Flats with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Helena Flats?
26 of the 56 figures for Helena Flats on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Helena Flats are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.