Helena, Mississippi facts for kids
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Helena, Mississippi
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Location of Helena, Mississippi
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 Helena, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.19 sq mi (10.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 983 |
| • Density | 234.66/sq mi (90.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39567
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
| FIPS code | 28-31460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0671089 |
Helena is a small community in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's a specific area the government counts for population, even though it's not an officially incorporated city or town. Helena is part of the larger Moss Point area. In 2020, about 983 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
Helena had a post office that was open for a short time, from 1910 to 1924. This shows it was a recognized community during those years.
Where is Helena?
Helena is located in the eastern part of Jackson County. It's east of a place called Escatawpa and north of Moss Point. A major highway, Interstate 10, passes about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Helena. Pascagoula, which is the main city for Jackson County, is about 12 miles (19 km) to the southwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that the Helena CDP covers a total area of 10.8 square kilometers (about 4.19 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Helena?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,184 | — | |
| 2020 | 983 | −17.0% | |
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The population of Helena was 983 people in 2020. This number was counted by the United States Census Bureau. The population was a bit higher in 2010, when 1,184 people lived there.
Learning in Helena
Helena is part of the Moss Point School District. This means that students who live in Helena attend schools located in Moss Point, Mississippi.
Local Schools
Students from Helena attend the following schools:
- Moss Point High School
- Magnolia Middle School
- Escatawpa Upper Elementary School (for grades 3-5)
- Kreole Primary School (for grades K-2)
