St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,858 | — | #2,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,934 | -44.2% | #3,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $77,300 | -72.6% | #3,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | -25.2% | #1,607 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% | +157.4% | #3,114 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
St. Helena Parish has a population of 10,858, making it the #2,427 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in St. Helena Parish is $41,934, ranking #3,033 out of 3,222 counties — 44.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.4% and unemployment stands at 17.6%.
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The median home value in St. Helena Parish is $77,300 (-72.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $870/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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93.3% of residents in St. Helena Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 10,858, making it the 2,427th most populous county in the United States. The median age in St. Helena Parish is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in St. Helena Parish is $41,934, which ranks #3,033 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6%.
The median home value in St. Helena Parish is $77,300, 72.6% below the national median. Renters in St. Helena Parish pay a median gross rent of $870 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In St. Helena Parish, 11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.2 min.
St. Helena Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (44.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for St. Helena Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.