St. Helena Parish's estimated 2026 population is 10,716 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 -4.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 8,641 adults, (2,327 of whom are seniors) in St. Helena Parish.
Female: 5,761 (53.1%)
Male: 5,097 (46.9%)
The racial composition of St. Helena Parish includes 50.66% Black or African American, 44.69% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,501 | 50.66% |
| White | 4,852 | 44.69% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 3.54% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.11% |
St. Helena Parish's average per capita income is $35,657. Household income levels show a median of $41,934. The poverty rate stands at 32.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,984 | - |
| Families | $60,206 | $79,226 |
| Households | $41,934 | $58,968 |
| Non Families | $25,357 | $35,860 |
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