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Yakima, WA vs Helena, MT

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- Helena is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 8.7% less likely to be married in Helena.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years older in Helena.
 Yakima, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,780285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock30.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,919.293.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.8%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.032.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,13880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews
Doug · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Nice safe mountain town. Little too quiet for me
Over 3 years ago

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Christine · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Best Decision Ever
Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Al 68 · Ogden, UT
Growing up in Helena
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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