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St. Helena

California · 5,194 residents (2025 est.) · 4.956 sq mi
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#68Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,647,700
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St. Helena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,647,700. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,318
−11%since 2000
from 5,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+23%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,194 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024St. Helena
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,750
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,902 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,332
+270%since 2000
from $31,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
+16%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,647,700
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,535
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $826 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
+50%since 2000
from 7.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(4,110)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,691)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(3,168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(3,487)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(1,556)
Asian1.7%(93)
Other3%(159)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,212)
Diversity Score
60
+13%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 66.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 29.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helena, California?

St. Helena, California has about 5,318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Helena, California?

The typical household in St. Helena, California earns about $148,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helena, California expensive?

In St. Helena, California, the median home is worth about $1,647,700, and the typical rent is about $2,535 a month.

How educated are people in St. Helena, California?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helena, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Helena, California?

About 5.1% of people in St. Helena, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helena, California grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helena, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 328 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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