St. Helena is a village located in Pender County North Carolina. St. Helena has a 2024 population of 434. St. Helena is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 416 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Helena is $84,878 with a poverty rate of 23.94%. The median age in St. Helena is 47.6 years: 47.1 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Helena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 355 | 61.21% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 15% |
| Other race | 74 | 12.76% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 8.28% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 204 | 2.84 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 113 | 3.22 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
| Non Family | 66 | 1.38 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 15 | 6.27 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 10 | 3.1 | 80 | 20 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 10.53% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 29.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 103 | 25.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 232 | 51 |
| Black | 70 | 63 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 33 | 14 |
| Other Race | 36 | 31 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 4 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,594 | $105,469 | $52,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $65,865 | $0 | $65,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $30,179 | $32,188 |
| Overall | $42,813 | $43,438 | $42,188 |
| Some College | $43,594 | $44,219 | $36,250 |
$42,813
Average Earnings
$43,438
Average Male
$42,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.03% of St. Helena residents speak only English, while 10.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 102 | 29.74% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 25 | 36.23% |
| Other | 74 | 25 | 33.78% |
| Multiple | 48 | 9 | 18.75% |
23.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.69%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Helena is Hispanic, with 36.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Helena is Multiple, with 18.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.75% |
| High School | 20.51% |
| Some College | 6.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.22% |
| Male Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,750 | $94,451 |
| Households | $77,000 | $84,878 |
| Married Families | $102,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $62,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 12.42% |
| Black | 13 | 14.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.34%
Born in St. Helena
93.97%
Native Born
6.03%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
93.97% of St. Helena residents were born in the United States, with 65.34% having been born in North Carolina. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 458 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 453 | 5 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 448 | 4 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 444 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 2025 | 439 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 434 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 430 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 428 | 6 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 422 | 6 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 416 | -8 | -1.89% |
| 2019 | 424 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 424 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 423 | 6 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 417 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 416 | 5 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 411 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 409 | 5 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 404 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 401 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 399 | 0 | 0% |