Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Helena, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

544

Median Agei

47.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.6%384

Black

16.7%91

Two or More

7.5%41

Asian

2.6%14

Other

1.5%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%4

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%4

High School Diploma

29.7%111

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%42

Some College (1+ yr)

15%56

Associate's Degree

5.9%22

Bachelor's Degree

20.6%77

Master's Degree

5.3%20

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,600

Median Renti

$1,696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.9%176

Renter-Occupied

14.1%29

Total Units

218

Homeownership

85.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4%7

$50K–$100K

11.9%21

$100K–$150K

11.9%21

$150K–$200K

13.6%24

$200K–$300K

36.4%64

$300K–$500K

16.5%29

$500K–$1M

3.4%6

$1M+

2.3%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%8

2010–2019

10.1%22

2000–2009

13.8%30

1990–1999

11%24

1980–1989

21.6%47

1970–1979

24.8%54

1960–1969

5%11

1940–1949

3.2%7

1939 or earlier

6.9%15

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.3%181

Bottled/LP Gas

11.2%23

Utility Gas

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,313

Mean Household Incomei

$89,961

Per Capita Incomei

$34,618

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

253

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%21

$15K–$20K

1.5%3

$20K–$25K

1.5%3

$25K–$30K

1.5%3

$30K–$35K

3.4%7

$35K–$40K

3.9%8

$40K–$45K

5.9%12

$45K–$50K

3.4%7

$50K–$60K

5.4%11

$60K–$75K

13.2%27

$75K–$100K

14.6%30

$100K–$125K

12.2%25

$125K–$150K

13.7%28

$150K–$200K

7.3%15

$200K+

2.4%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

231

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

232

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured