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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Helen

Michigan · 2,993 residents · 5.728 sq mi
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St. Helen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,104. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,993
+29%since 1990
from 2,325 in 1990
1990 – 2024
523 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 406 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.6
+2%since 1990
from 46.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024St. Helen
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,104
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,778 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,198
+117%since 1990
from $7,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
−11.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
14.6% rent
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(165)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,927)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.3%(70)
2
−67%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helen, Michigan?

St. Helen, Michigan has about 2,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in St. Helen, Michigan?

The typical household in St. Helen, Michigan earns about $24,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helen, Michigan expensive?

In St. Helen, Michigan, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in St. Helen, Michigan?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helen, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Helen, Michigan?

About 19.5% of people in St. Helen, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helen, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helen, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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