Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Helena: State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
About
Helena is a city located in the county of Lewis and Clark in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,190 and a population density of 658 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,737 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Helena
| Population : | 33,737 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Lewis and Clark County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 42.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,875 feet / 1181 meters |
| Capital city : | Helena is capital of Montana, Lewis and Clark County |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1864 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:22:56 (5th February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 59601 |
| Density : | 788 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Helena is located at 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W (46.5927100, -112.0361100). It has 2 neighbors: Billings and Butte.
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Official website of Helena
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Demographics
The population of Helena increased by 16.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,312 | 3.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,647 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,044 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,386 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,971 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,444 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,058 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,558 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,124 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,737 | 1.82% | estimation process |
Other Places in Helena
1 U.S. Forest Service
2880 Skyway Dr, Helena, MT 59602, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Agriculture Development Division
303 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Agriculture Sciences Division
303 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Agricultural Department
1220 Cole Ave, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Montana Department of Agriculture
302 N Roberts St, Helena, MT 59601, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Helena (79)
People born in Helena, including actor Gary Cooper, film, television and stage actress Myrna Loy, politician Forrest H. Anderson, .
List
- Patricia Belcher (American actress) she was born in 07/04/1954
- Nicolette Larson (American singer) she was born in 17/07/1952
- Max Baucus (American politician) he was born in 11/12/1941
- Dirk Benedict (American actor) he was born in 01/03/1945
- Colin Meloy (American musician) he was born in 05/10/1974
- James F. Lloyd (American politician (1922-2012)) he was born in 27/09/1922
- Maile Meloy (American writer) she was born in 15/02/1972
- Margaret Craven (novelist) she was born in 13/03/1901
- Isaac Brock (American musician) he was born in 09/07/1975
- Thomas Lee Judge (American politician (1934-2006)) he was born in 12/10/1934
- Dink Templeton (American athlete, rugby union player and coach (1897-1962)) he was born in 27/05/1897
- James Donald Murray (American luger) he was born in 20/11/1946
- Patricia Nell Warren (American writer) she was born in 15/06/1936
- John Patrick Williams (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1937
- Norman Holter (American scientist) he was born in 01/02/1914
- Thomas (TJ) Lanning he was born in 27/08/1984
- Rebecca Ferratti (American actress and dancer) she was born in 27/11/1964
- Charles Handley he was born in 22/01/1898
Schools in Helena
College & universities near Helena, MT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180106 | Carroll College | Helena (MT) | 59625-0002 |
| 180276 | Helena College University of Montana | Helena (MT) | 59601 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Helena, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUT | Butte, MT | 1324 Harrison Avenue | BUS |
| BOZ | Bozeman, MT | 6505 Jack Rabbit Lane | BUS |
Post offices near Helena
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Last Chan Post Office | Helena (MT) | 59601 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Helena , Alabama City in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,374 people.
- Helena , Oklahoma town of the United States with a population of 1,417 people.
- Helena , Michigan human settlement in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 991 people.
- Helena , Ohio human settlement in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 208 people.
Other cities in Lewis and Clark County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lewis and Clark County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Helena | 2,130 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Helena distances to largest Montana cities
