Population 10,858 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Helena Parish
Household size in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Helena Parish average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.73 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
St. Helena Parish skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in St. Helena Parish: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Helena Parish
Renters in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.0% of households in St. Helena Parish rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 70.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in St. Helena Parish: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in St. Helena Parish is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $646 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $715 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $930 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in St. Helena Parish costs $930 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $374 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Helena Parish
Bachelor's degrees in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in St. Helena Parish: 10.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose. St. Helena Parish has the lowest share of college graduates of any Louisiana county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.2% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in St. Helena Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Helena Parish
| Period | St. Helena Parish | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in St. Helena Parish: 16.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Louisiana county has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Helena Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| East Feliciana Parish | 2.64 | 43.7 | 8.9% | 14.4% | 22.8% | 1989 | $909 | 21.3% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Washington Parish | 2.49 | 40.8 | 14.9% | 30.7% | 17.5% | 1984 | $738 | 12.4% | 84.3% | 10.3% |
| West Feliciana Parish | 2.65 | 42.0 | 12.5% | 24.3% | 21.5% | 1984 | $1,075 | 25.5% | 82.5% | 2.2% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| Pearl River County | 2.64 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 1988 | $967 | 16.9% | 88.2% | 6.3% |
| Stone County | 2.77 | 39.1 | 9.6% | 19.3% | 11.9% | 1996 | $924 | 17.0% | 87.1% | 7.9% |
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
| George County | 2.65 | 37.4 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 10.3% | 1990 | $813 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Mobile County | 2.59 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.0% | 12.3% | 1982 | $1,096 | 26.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Helena Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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