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Encyclopedia > Helena, Arkansas
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Helena is the eastern portion of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, a city located in Phillips County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, this portion of the city had a total population of 6,323. Helena was the county seat of Phillips CountyGR6 until January 1, 2006, when it merged its government and city limits with neighboring West Helena. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that Helena, Arkansas be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Helena, Arkansas be merged into this article or section. ... Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... West Helena is a city located in Phillips County, Arkansas. ...

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Geography

Helena is located at 34°31'34" North, 90°36'5" West (34.526223, -90.601377)GR1. Image File history File links ARMap-doton-Helena. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, Helena has a total area of 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²). 23.1 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 6,323 people, 2,312 households, and 1,542 families residing in Helena. The population density is 274.3/km² (710.7/mi²). There are 2,710 housing units at an average density of 117.6/km² (304.6/mi²). The racial makeup of Helena is 30.59% White, 67.93% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 2,312 households out of which 32.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% are married couples living together, 28.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% are non-families. 30.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.28. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In Helena, the population is spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.5 males.


The median income for a household in Helena is $18,662, and the median income for a family is $21,534. Males have a median income of $27,203 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for Helena is $13,028. 41.4% of the population and 38.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 54.9% of those under the age of 18 and 24.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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The Civil War in Arkansas - Places | Helena (3388 words)
An additional point of interest is the Confederate Cemetery in Helena, which contains the graves of many of the Southern casualties of the battle, as well as the final resting place of one of the South's great generals: Patrick Cleburne, a resident of Helena.
A good part of Civil War Helena was wiped out when the built and upgraded the levee to help keep the river out of the streets late in the 19th century.
Be advised that Helena and Phillips County are deep in the Mississippi Delta, and all that implies.
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