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St. Helena

Nebraska · 89 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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St. Helena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+3%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3860821041261990201020202024St. Helena
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,605
+94%since 2000
from $18,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+61%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+98%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helena, Nebraska?

St. Helena, Nebraska has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Helena, Nebraska earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helena, Nebraska expensive?

In St. Helena, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $103,400.

How educated are people in St. Helena, Nebraska?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helena, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.3% of people in St. Helena, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helena, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helena, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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