Helena Valley Northwest, Montana facts for kids
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Helena Valley Northwest, Montana
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Location of Helena Valley Northwest, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.38 sq mi (42.42 km2) |
| • Land | 16.38 sq mi (42.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,705 |
| • Density | 287.29/sq mi (110.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-35631 |
Helena Valley Northwest is a special kind of community called a "census-designated place" (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but it's a defined area where many people live. In 2020, about 4,705 people called Helena Valley Northwest home. It is also part of the larger Helena area.
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Where is Helena Valley Northwest?
Helena Valley Northwest is located in the beautiful state of Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. You can find it at these coordinates: 46°43′17″N 112°2′38″W / 46.72139°N 112.04389°W.
This community covers a total area of about 16.4 square miles (which is about 42.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Helena Valley Northwest?
The number of people living in Helena Valley Northwest has grown over the years.
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| 2020 | 4,705 | — | |
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Back in 2000, there were 2,082 people living here. These people lived in 741 households, and most of them (603) were families. The community had about 127 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Helena Valley Northwest are White (96.06%). There are also smaller groups of Native American (1.78%), Asian (0.72%), and African American (0.10%) residents. Some people also identify as being from two or more races (0.86%). About 1.44% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Helena Valley Northwest have children. About 41.2% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together (69.8%).
The population is spread out across different age groups. About 29.4% of the people are under 18 years old. About 32.3% are between 25 and 44 years old, and 26.9% are between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people in the community is 35 years.
Schools in the Area
When it comes to education, Helena Valley Northwest is served by a few different school districts.
- For elementary school, most of the area is part of the Helena Elementary School District.
- A smaller part of the community is covered by the Trinity Elementary School District.
- For high school, the entire community is part of the Helena High School District.
See also
In Spanish: Helena Valley Northwest (Montana) para niños
