This was 10.7 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 546.
98.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Helen for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6 | 1.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 93 | 23.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 12 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 67 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 11.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 110 | 27.7 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 7.8 |
| Professional school degree | 14 | 3.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.5 |
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