Helena Population 2026

Helena has a population of 32,091, making it the #1448 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Montana. It is about 274× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Helena (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

32,091

Rank in United States

#1448

Coordinates

46.59°N, 112.04°W

~1,237 m elevation · America/Denver

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,956 km

1,836 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in United States
Billings	117,116	#250
Missoula	71,022	#543
Great Falls	59,638	#692
Bozeman	43,405	#1012
Butte	34,190	#1334
Kalispell	22,052	#2158

Cities near Helena

Butte34,190 people · ~76 km away
Great Falls59,638 people · ~115 km away
Bozeman43,405 people · ~127 km away
Missoula71,022 people · ~152 km away
Kalispell22,052 people · ~247 km away
Billings117,116 people · ~287 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Helena?

Helena has a population of 32,091 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1448 biggest city in United States.

What state is Helena in?

Helena is located in Montana, United States.

Is Helena the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,956 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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