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St. Helena Parish

Louisiana · 11,203 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 $27,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,400. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,203
+6%since 2000
from 10,525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024St. Helena Parish
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,393
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,970 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,387
+33%since 2000
from $12,318 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−53.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(4,859)
Black52.1%(5,480)
Hispanic / Latino1%(104)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(6,696)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(4,999)
Black53.2%(5,964)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0.7%(80)
Diversity Score64.1%(7,181)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$100,800+22%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana?

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has about 11,203 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana earns about $27,393 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

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

About 11.1% 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 23.1% 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 1,329 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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