St. Helena Parish's estimated 2026 population is 10,941 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Helena Parish is the 56th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 11,206 and has seen a growth of -2.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of St. Helena Parish includes 50.16% Black or African American, 46.52% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (50.16%)
White (46.52%)
Two or more races (2.16%)
Native American (0.72%)
Asian (0.4%)
Other race (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,442 | 50.16% |
| White | 5,047 | 46.52% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
St. Helena Parish's average per capita income is $34,072. Household income levels show a median of $50,193. The poverty rate stands at 30%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,041 | - |
| Families | $59,951 | $78,763 |
| Households | $50,193 | $60,962 |
| Non Families | $27,370 | $37,677 |
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