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St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. St. Helena Parish had 10,758 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 22091.
St. Helena Parish is one of the 10 counties of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,758
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,920 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,858
Median household income
$41,934
±$7,052 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$77,300
±$28,467 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$870
±$249 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in St. Helena Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,920 residents in St. Helena Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 10,758 for July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,858 over 409 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,858 | 4,611,961 | +561 |
| Households | 4,176±271 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.17 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,355±15 | 2,108,902 | no clear change |
St. Helena Parish's population since 2000
From 10,525 in 2000 to 10,758 in 2025: up 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. Helena Parish?
St. Helena Parish holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Greensburg with 615 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greensburg | 629 | $45,344 |
|---|---|---|
| MontpelierGEOID 2251690 | 196 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Helena Parish?
The median resident of St. Helena Parish is 43.0 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 44.6%.
| Measure | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±1.9 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.6%±0.1 pts | 55.7% | +0.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.7%±2.7 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 33.4%±4.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±2.7 pts | 7.8% | −6.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.3%±4.4 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4%±3.2 pts | 27.0% | −5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Helena Parish earn?
Half of St. Helena Parish's 4,176 households earn less than $41,934 a year (±$7,052), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,010 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,076 after inflation. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,934±$7,052 | $60,756 | −$12,076 |
| Mean household income | $58,968±$8,004 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,200±$3,100 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.4%±6.8 pts | 18.9% | +14.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.9%±12.5 pts | 25.4% | +19.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.7%±6.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.2%±5.8 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Helena Parish?
Owners occupy 79.0% of St. Helena Parish's occupied homes and renters 21.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $77,300 by its owner (±$28,467). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 24.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $77,300±$28,467 | $216,500 | −$45,892 |
| Median gross rent | $870±$249 | $1,064 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.1%±14.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,037±$179 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.0%±5.7 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,355±15 | 2,108,902 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±4.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.0%±5.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 45.2%±5.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. Helena Parish building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across St. Helena Parish in 2025 (14 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Helena Parish get to work?
77.5% of St. Helena Parish's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 38.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 17.6%.
| Measure | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9%±4.0 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.6%±7.0 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±7.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±3.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8%±4.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±3.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.1 min±3.7 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are St. Helena Parish's census tracts?
St. Helena Parish is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,621 (Tract 9511) to $60,089 (Tract 9512.01).
| Tract 951122091951100 | 3,885±533 | $39,621 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9512.0122091951201 | 4,615±597 | $60,089 |
| Tract 9512.0222091951202 | 2,358±530 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. Helena Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 64 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 64 |
| Median home value | 64th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 64 |
| Median age | 7th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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