Helper, Utah
Helper: City in Carbon County, Utah, United States
About
Helper is a city located in the county of Carbon in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,201 and a population density of 470 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,141 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Helper
| Population : | 2,141 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Carbon County |
| Postal code : | 84526 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 435 |
| Area : | 4.68 km2 |
| Named for : | Assisting engine |
| Altitude : | 5,817 feet / 1773 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:01:09 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 458 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Helper is located at 39°41'3"N 110°51'17"W (39.6841300, -110.8546100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Helper
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Helper decreased by 2.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,201 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,197 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,191 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,163 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,132 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,096 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,089 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,071 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,087 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,105 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,141 | 1.68% | estimation process |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Helper, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HER | Helper | 1 Depot Street | RAIL |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| GRI | Green River | 250 South Broadway | RAIL |
Other cities in Carbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carbon County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 8,427 | City in and county seat of Carbon County, Utah, United States |
| Wellington | 1,646 | City in Carbon County, Utah, United States |
| East Carbon City | 1,270 | City in Carbon County, Utah, United States |
| Scofield | 23 | Town in Carbon County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Helper distances to largest Utah cities
