Helen is a tiny city located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 600 people and two associated neighborhoods, Helen is the 392nd largest community in Georgia.When you are in Helen, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 44.34% of Helen’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Helen is a city of transportation and shipping workers, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Helen who work in sales jobs (15.09%), business and financial occupations (9.91%), and teaching (6.13%). Another notable thing is that Helen is a major vacation destination. Much of the city’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Helen’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Helen is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Helen doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Helen is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.97% of adults in Helen have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Helen in 2022 was $48,013, which is wealthy relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,052 for a family of four. The people who call Helen home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Helen residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Helen include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and French. The most common language spoken in Helen is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.
