Helper is a city located in Carbon County, Utah about 120 miles southeast of Salt Lake City and 7 miles northwest of the city of Price. It is also known as the "Hub of Carbon County". As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,025.
The town is located on U.S. Highway 6, a shortcut between Provo, Utah and Interstate 70, on the way from Salt Lake City, Utah to Grand Junction, Colorado, which in fair weather is a pleasant scenic drive. The city has The Western Mining and Railroad Museum, a tourist attraction.
Helper is located at 39°41'19" North, 110°51'27" West (39.688486, -110.857612).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 km2 (1.8 mi2). 4.6 km2 (1.8 mi2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,025 people, 814 households, and 559 families residing in the city. The population density is 436.8/km2 (1,132.7/mi2). There are 925 housing units at an average density of 199.5/km2 (517.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 92.59% White, 0.44% African American, 1.58% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.90% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 11.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 814 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,052, and the median income for a family is $37,266. Males have a median income of $32,708 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,762. 12.7% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
With the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway in 1881-82, Helper began to develop as a population center. By 1887 the D&RGW had erected some twenty-seven frame residences, with more built later in the year. The railroad planned to make Helper a freight terminal after the rail lines were changed from narrow to standard gauge. The changeover process began in 1889 and was completed in 1891. In 1892, Helper was designated the division point between the eastern and western D&RGW terminals in Grand Junction, Colorado and Ogden, Utah, respectively, and a new depot, hotel, and other buildings were constructed.
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HelperUtah.com
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