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St. Helens

Oregon · 13,817 residents · 4.851 sq mi
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St. Helens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,234. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 15% 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 $235,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,817
+38%since 2000
from 10,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,848 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+20%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024St. Helens
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,990
+62%since 2000
from $17,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$965
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+34%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,107)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(406)
Asian0.6%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(1,244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(11,238)
Black0.8%(111)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,031)
Asian1.2%(161)
Other6.2%(858)
Diversity Score35.8%(4,946)
Diversity Score
36
+188%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helens, Oregon?

St. Helens, Oregon has about 13,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Helens, Oregon?

The typical household in St. Helens, Oregon earns about $57,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helens, Oregon expensive?

In St. Helens, Oregon, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $965 a month.

How educated are people in St. Helens, Oregon?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helens, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Helens, Oregon?

About 12.6% of people in St. Helens, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helens, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helens, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,282 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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