St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 9,967 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Helena Parish, Louisiana is the 59th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 11,197 and has seen a growth of -10.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 3,026 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 4,028 | 1,002 | 33.11% |
| 1840 | 3,525 | -503 | -12.49% |
| 1850 | 4,561 | 1,036 | 29.39% |
| 1860 | 7,130 | 2,569 | 56.33% |
| 1870 | 5,423 | -1,707 | -23.94% |
| 1880 | 7,504 | 2,081 | 38.37% |
| 1890 | 8,062 | 558 | 7.44% |
| 1900 | 8,479 | 417 | 5.17% |
| 1910 | 9,172 | 693 | 8.17% |
| 1920 | 8,427 | -745 | -8.12% |
| 1930 | 8,492 | 65 | 0.77% |
| 1940 | 9,542 | 1,050 | 12.36% |
| 1950 | 9,013 | -529 | -5.54% |
| 1960 | 9,162 | 149 | 1.65% |
| 1970 | 9,937 | 775 | 8.46% |
| 1980 | 9,827 | -110 | -1.11% |
| 1990 | 9,874 | 47 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 11,197 | 1,323 | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 10,955 | -242 | -2.16% |
| 2012 | 10,979 | 24 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 10,771 | -208 | -1.89% |
| 2014 | 10,519 | -252 | -2.34% |
| 2015 | 10,457 | -62 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 10,389 | -68 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 10,322 | -67 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 10,187 | -135 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 10,132 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 10,077 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 10,022 | -55 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 9,967 | -55 | -0.55% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,697 | 45.93% |
| Black or African American | 5,343 | 52.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.70% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.30% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.71% |
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,885 | 2.59 | 77.8 |
| Married | 1,913 | 2.93 | 84.4 |
| Male | 208 | 3.08 | 79.3 |
| Female | 715 | 3.78 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 1,049 | 1.05 | 81.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 428 | 5.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,086 | 15.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,918 | 40.34% |
| Some College | 1,099 | 15.19% |
| Associates Degree | 512 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 678 | 9.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 513 | 7.09% |
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Asian | 31 | 14 | 10 |
| White | 3,458 | 2,822 | 623 |
| Black | 3,548 | 2,747 | 493 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 56 | 8 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$32,389
Average Earnings
$38,621
Average Male
$28,729
Average Female
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Language
96.28% of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,214 | 1,815 | 34.81% |
| White | 4,439 | 438 | 9.87% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 194 | 11 | 5.67% |
| Multiple | 73 | 4 | 5.48% |
22.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.99%
Male Poverty Rate
27.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 34.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 5.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.90%.
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 6.40% |
| Black | 148 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 13 | 54.17% |
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
1.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.85%
Born in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
98.12%
Native Born
1.88%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.12% of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 84.85% having been born in Louisiana. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990