St. Helena Parish Population

1820–2026

10,716

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K12K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for St. Helena Parish. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,716-420.39%
202510,758-420.39%
202410,800-70.06%
202310,807+180.17%
202210,789-1030.95%
202110,892+80.07%
202010,884+7397.28%
201910,145-290.29%
201810,174-1591.54%
201710,333-690.66%

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St. Helena Parish Demographics

43median age

Median age

Female41.7 yrs
Male43.7 yrs

Adults

8,641
2,327 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults6,314 other adults

Sex

Female 53.1% · 5,761Male 46.9% · 5,097

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 109 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

St. Helena Parish Income

$41,934median household income

Median household income

$41,934

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,657

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

32.4%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

St. Helena Parish Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%38%29%
Never married41%43%39%
Divorced13%9%15%
Widowed12%9%15%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201