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St. Helena

North Carolina · 417 residents · 5.638 sq mi
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St. Helena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
+6%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2843654465266071990201020202024St. Helena
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,063
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,504
+86%since 2000
from $18,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(272)
Black29.6%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(212)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(296)
Black14.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score50.8%(212)
Diversity Score
51
−5%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helena, North Carolina?

St. Helena, North Carolina has about 417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Helena, North Carolina earns about $64,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helena, North Carolina expensive?

In St. Helena, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $176,300, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in St. Helena, North Carolina?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helena, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Helena, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in St. Helena, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helena, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helena, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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