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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Helena Parish

Louisiana · 10,525 residents · 408.527 sq mi
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St. Helena Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,970. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,100. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,525
+7%since 1990
from 9,874 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+13%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024St. Helena Parish
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,970
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,475 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,318
+71%since 1990
from $7,199 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.8%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$326
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
84.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
15.1% rent
2.2
−15%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(4,734)
Black51.6%(5,098)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(6,273)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(4,859)
Black52.1%(5,480)
Hispanic / Latino1%(104)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score63.6%(6,696)
64
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 29.8 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. Helena Parish, Louisiana?

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has about 10,525 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana earns about $24,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Helena Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.8% of people in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Helena Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 651 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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