Helena

A city in Jefferson County, Alabama — population 20,374 as of 2020.

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WMNF 88.5 July 22

SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]

The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…

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Helena by the numbers

Population 20,374Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 22.06 sq mi (57.13 km²), 0.32 sq mi water
Median age: 37.8
Households: 7,613
Persons per household: 2.9
Median household income: $115,139
Median house value: $330,700

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: MAYOR
Address: PO BOX 262, HELENA, AL 35080

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