Helix, OR

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Helix Overview

358
TOTAL POPULATION
132
MALE POPULATION
226
FEMALE POPULATION
58.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
171.21
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,020
PER CAPITA INCOME
$177,904
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$177,669
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
71.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
28.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.28
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
198
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Helix Zip Codes

Helix Area Codes

Race in Helix

The most populous races in Helix are White / Caucasian (227 | 63.4%), Two or more Races (113 | 31.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 | 6.7%).
Race in Helix
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino246.7%
Native / Alaskan30.8%
White / Caucasian22763.4%
Two or more Races11331.6%
Some other Race154.2%
Total358100.0%

Ancestry in Helix

The most populous ancestries reported in Helix are German (108 | 30.2%), American (43 | 12.0%), Russian (25 | 7.0%), Mexican (24 | 6.7%), and Irish (12 | 3.4%), together accounting for 59.2% of all Helix residents.
Ancestry in Helix
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4312.0%
Blackfeet41.1%
British10.3%
English82.2%
European51.4%
French20.6%
German10830.2%
Irish123.4%
Iroquois30.8%
Mexican246.7%
Norwegian61.7%
Polish92.5%
Russian257.0%
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Immigrants in Helix

Immigrants in Helix
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Helix

Sex and Age in Helix

The most populous age groups in Helix are 45 to 49 Years (38 | 28.8%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (74 | 32.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Helix
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years23 (17.4%)20 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Years14 (10.6%)55 (24.3%)
20 to 24 Years5 (3.8%)12 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years8 (6.1%)9 (4.0%)
35 to 39 Years4 (3.0%)3 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years3 (2.3%)74 (32.7%)
45 to 49 Years38 (28.8%)8 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years14 (10.6%)7 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years3 (2.3%)4 (1.8%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years7 (5.3%)6 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years6 (4.5%)6 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Helix

Median Family Size in Helix

The median family size in Helix is 2.78 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (8 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.38 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Helix
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple105 (87.5%)2.79
Single Male/Father7 (5.8%)3.14
Single Female/Mother8 (6.7%)2.38
Total Families120 (100.0%)2.78

Median Household Size in Helix

Median Household Size in Helix
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple105 (72.9%)2.79
Single Male/Father7 (4.9%)3.14
Single Female/Mother8 (5.6%)2.38
Non-family24 (16.7%)-
Total Households144 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Helix

Out of a total of 144 households in Helix, 120 (83.3%) are family households, while 24 (16.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 77, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Helix
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24 (16.7%)
2-Person Households14 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households14 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households77 (53.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (83.3%)24 (16.7%)

Female Fertility in Helix

Fertility by Age in Helix

Female Fertility by Age in Helix
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helix

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Helix
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Helix

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Helix
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helix

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Helix
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Helix

Income Overview in Helix

Per Capita Income in Helix is $38,020, while median incomes of families and households are $177,904 and $177,669 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income358$38,020
Median Family Income120$177,904
Mean Family Income120$136,815
Median Household Income144$177,669
Mean Household Income144$124,570
Income Deficit120$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)35871.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)35828.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3580.28

Earnings by Sex in Helix

Average Earnings in Helix are $21,950, $72,763 for men and $20,974 for women, a difference of 71.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Helix
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male74 (35.4%)$72,763
Female135 (64.6%)$20,974
Total209 (100.0%)$21,950

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helix

The most common earnings brackets in Helix are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (51 | 68.9%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (68 | 50.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Helix
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (6.8%)17 (12.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)14 (10.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)3 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (5.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (9.5%)68 (50.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)9 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (68.9%)3 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)8 (5.9%)
Total74 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helix

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Helix
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$73,092$21,195

Family Income in Helix

Family Income Brackets in Helix

According to the Helix family income data, there are 73 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 60.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Helix
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99965.0%
$15,000 to $24,99965.0%
$25,000 to $34,99975.8%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99975.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992117.5%
$150,000 to $199,9997360.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helix

4-person families (77 | 64.2%) account for the highest median family income in Helix with $178,585 per family, while 4-person families (77 | 64.2%) have the highest median income of $44,646 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Helix
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14 (11.7%)$0
3-Person Families14 (11.7%)$30,357
4-Person Families77 (64.2%)$178,585
5-Person Families15 (12.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total120 (100.0%)$177,904

Family Income by Number of Earners in Helix

Family Income by Number of Earners in Helix
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12 (10.0%)$0
1 Earner13 (10.8%)$0
2 Earners82 (68.3%)$178,493
3+ Earners13 (10.8%)$89,821
Total120 (100.0%)$177,904

Household Income in Helix

Household Income Brackets in Helix

With 79 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Helix, accounting for 54.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Helix
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99964.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991711.8%
$25,000 to $34,999128.3%
$35,000 to $49,99921.4%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99974.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992114.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997954.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Helix

The median household income in Helix is $177,669, with the highest median household income of $178,585 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 83 households (57.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Helix
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (3.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years83 (57.6%)$178,585
45 to 64 Years25 (17.4%)$89,464
65+ Years31 (21.5%)$0
Total144 (100.0%)$177,669

Poverty in Helix

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helix

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 13.7% for females among the residents of Helix, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 6 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Helix
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)5 (33.3%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (35.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (57.1%)6 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total19 (14.4%)31 (13.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helix

According to the poverty statistics in Helix, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Helix
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)10 (66.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (65.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (42.9%)71 (92.2%)
45 to 54 Years52 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total113 (85.6%)195 (86.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Helix

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Helix show that 11.4% or 12 of the total 105 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Helix
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children78 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
3 or 4 Children6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (88.6%)12 (11.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helix

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Helix
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Helix

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Helix
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Helix

Employment by Class of Employer in Helix

Among the 173 employed individuals in Helix, self-employed (not incorporated) (68 | 39.3%), private company employees (52 | 30.1%), and local government employees (30 | 17.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Helix
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5230.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6839.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations42.3%
Local Government Employees3017.3%
State Government Employees179.8%
Federal Government Employees21.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total173100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Helix

According to the labor force statistics for Helix, out of the total population over 16 years of age (298), 66.4% or 198 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 3 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.4% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Helix
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (23.7%)3 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Years7 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years74 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (36.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total198 (66.4%)3 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helix

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Helix
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma112 (98.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree34 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (93.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Helix

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Helix are Community & Social Service (16 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10 | 5.1%), Education, Arts & Media (9 | 4.6%), Health Technologists (8 | 4.1%), and Management (7 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Helix

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Helix, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (43.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Helix
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Helix are Personal Care & Service (68 | 34.9%), Security & Protection (13 | 6.7%), Law Enforcement (13 | 6.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (2 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Helix

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Helix, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (76.9%), and Law Enforcement (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (23.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Helix
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (14.0%)74 (86.1%)
Total (Overall)69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Helix are Sales & Related (49 | 25.1%), and Office & Administration (13 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Helix

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Helix
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)38 (61.3%)24 (38.7%)
Total (Overall)69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Helix are , and Construction & Extraction (12 | 6.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Helix

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Helix
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Helix

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Helix
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Helix

Employment Industries in Helix

The major employment industries in Helix include Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 42.0%), Retail Trade (49 | 25.1%), Public Administration (22 | 11.3%), Information (18 | 9.2%), and Construction (7 | 3.6%).
Employment Industries in Helix

Employment Industries by Sex in Helix

The Helix industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Helix
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (2.4%)80 (97.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Public Administration10 (45.5%)12 (54.5%)
Total69 (35.4%)126 (64.6%)

Education in Helix

School Enrollment in Helix

The most common levels of schooling among the 112 students in Helix are high school (58 | 51.8%), middle school (33 | 29.5%), and college / undergraduate (9 | 8.0%).
School Enrollment in Helix
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool76.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School54.5%
Middle School3329.5%
High School5851.8%
College / Undergraduate98.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total112100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helix

Out of a total of 112 students who are enrolled in schools in Helix, 2 (1.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 110 (98.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Helix
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total110 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Helix

Psychology (9 | 22.5%), education (9 | 22.5%), computers & mathematics (7 | 17.5%), engineering (7 | 17.5%), and business (6 | 15.0%) are the most common fields of study among 40 individuals in Helix who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Helix
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics717.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural25.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology922.5%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering717.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business615.0%
Education922.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total40100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Helix

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helix

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Helix are males with 3 vehicles (52, accounting for 75.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (88, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Helix
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles7 (10.1%)8 (7.7%)
3 Vehicles52 (75.4%)88 (84.6%)
4 Vehicles5 (7.2%)8 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Helix

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Helix are 60 to 89 minutes (45 commuters, 42.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (18 commuters, 17.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (15 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Helix
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1817.1%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes76.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1514.3%
25 to 29 Minutes87.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1211.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes4542.9%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Helix

The most common commute times in Helix are 60 to 89 minutes (40 commuters, 58.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (12 commuters, 33.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Helix
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (15.9%)7 (19.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes6 (8.7%)9 (25.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (7.2%)3 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (33.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes40 (58.0%)5 (13.9%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helix

The most frequent times of departure to work in Helix are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (38, 55.1%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (10, 27.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Helix
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (27.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2 (2.9%)5 (13.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (55.1%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6 (8.7%)2 (5.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (11.6%)9 (25.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (19.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (4.3%)3 (8.3%)
Total69 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Helix

Occupancy by Ownership in Helix

Of the total 144 dwellings in Helix, owner-occupied units account for 132 (91.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 12 (8.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Helix
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13291.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units128.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units144100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Helix

Occupancy by Household Size in Helix
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2416.7%
2-Person Household149.7%
3-Person Household149.7%
4+ Person Household9263.9%
Total Housing Units144100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helix

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Helix
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
2-Person Household14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
4+ Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units132 (91.7%)12 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helix

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Helix
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree30 (71.4%)12 (28.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helix

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Helix
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years117.6%
35 to 44 Years7753.5%
45 to 54 Years2215.3%
55 to 64 Years32.1%
65 to 74 Years2316.0%
75 to 84 Years85.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total144100.0%

Housing Finances in Helix

Median Income by Occupancy in Helix

Median Income by Occupancy in Helix
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied132 (91.7%)$177,872
Renter-Occupied12 (8.3%)$0
Average144 (100.0%)$177,669

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helix

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Helix
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99917 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more79 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helix

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Helix
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49913 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79912 (9.1%)7 (58.3%)
$800 to $9997 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99991 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Helix

Housing Structures in Helix

Housing Structures in Helix
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12888.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1611.1%
Total144100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helix

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Helix
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached123 (96.1%)5 (3.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Total132 (91.7%)12 (8.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helix

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Helix
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms19 (14.4%)7 (58.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms89 (67.4%)5 (41.7%)
8 or more Rooms24 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helix

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Helix
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (9.9%)5 (41.7%)
Electricity108 (81.8%)7 (58.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Helix

Household Vehicle Usage in Helix
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles27 (20.4%)7 (58.3%)
3 or more Vehicles105 (79.5%)5 (41.7%)
Total132 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Helix

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Helix

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units32100
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$550$6
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helix

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Helix
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99911 (34.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9998 (25.0%)87 (87.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (40.6%)7 (7.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)6 (6.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helix

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Helix
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)15 (15.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Helix

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Helix
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)178,412 (178,412.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)81 (81.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x19 (59.4%)6 (6.0%)
4.0x or more13 (40.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helix

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Helix
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49913 (40.6%)6 (6.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Helix

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helix

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helix
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years16 (19.1%)68 (80.9%)
45 to 54 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (81.0%)68 (19.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helix

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Helix
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helix

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Helix
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00061 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99929 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over175 (72.0%)68 (28.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helix

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Helix
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years14 (12.5%)103 (92.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (25.0%)15 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years7 (10.4%)67 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (100.0%)24 (80.0%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total70 (19.6%)270 (75.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Helix

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Helix
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (46.9%)5 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Helix

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Helix: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Helix: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Helix: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Helix: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (46.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Helix: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Helix

Computing Device Access in Helix

Computing Device Access in Helix
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop144100.0%
Smartphone14298.6%
Tablet6041.7%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total144100.0%

Internet Access in Helix

Internet Access in Helix
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12586.8%
Cellular Data Only64.2%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet00.0%
Total144100.0%

Helix Summary

Helix is a small city located in Umatilla County, Oregon. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, about 20 miles east of Pendleton. The city has a population of about 1,000 people and covers an area of 1.2 square miles.

History

The area around Helix was first settled in the late 1800s by homesteaders. The town was officially founded in 1891 and was named after the nearby Helix Creek. The town was originally a farming community, but in the early 1900s, the railroad came through and the town began to grow. The railroad brought new businesses and industries to the area, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a sawmill.
In the 1920s, Helix was a thriving community with a population of over 1,000 people. The town had a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and several stores. The town also had a school, a post office, and a library.
In the 1950s, the population of Helix began to decline as people moved away to larger cities. The railroad stopped running through the town in the 1960s, and many of the businesses closed. By the 1970s, the population had dropped to about 500 people.

Geography

Helix is located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, about 20 miles east of Pendleton. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,890 feet above sea level. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The nearby Helix Creek flows through the city and is a popular spot for fishing and swimming.
The climate in Helix is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is about 12 inches.

Economy

The economy of Helix is largely based on agriculture. The surrounding area is home to many farms and ranches, and the city is a major producer of wheat, barley, and hay. The city also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Helix was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.1% from other races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $41,250.
The population of Helix is largely made up of people of European descent. The city also has a small Hispanic population, as well as a few Native American families. The city is served by the Helix School District, which has one elementary school and one high school.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Helix?
Total Population of Helix is 358.
What is the Total Male Population of Helix?
Total Male Population of Helix is 132.
What is the Total Female Population of Helix?
Total Female Population of Helix is 226.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Helix?
There are 58.41 Males per 100 Females in Helix.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Helix?
There are 171.21 Females per 100 Males in Helix.
What is the Median Population Age in Helix?
Median Population Age in Helix is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Helix
Average Family Size in Helix is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Helix
Average Household Size in Helix is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Helix?
Per Capita income in Helix is $38,020.
What is the Median Family Income in Helix?
Median Family Income in Helix is $177,904.
What is the Median Household income in Helix?
Median Household Income in Helix is $177,669.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Helix?
Income or Wage Gap in Helix is 71.2%.
Women in Helix earn 28.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Helix?
Inequality or Gini Index in Helix is 0.28.
How Large is the Labor Force in Helix?
There are 198 People in the Labor Forcein in Helix.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Helix?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Helix.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Helix?
Unemployment Rate in Helix is 1.5%.