 The population density was 1,956.6 people per square mile (755.6/km²).There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 792.2 per square mile (305.9/km²).The racial makeup of West Helena was 32.77% White, 65.69% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races.