Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana

Saint Helena Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States

About

Saint Helena Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,203 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,081 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greensburg. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.

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Location of Saint Helena Parish on Louisiana map.

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Saint Helena Parish at a glance

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Quick Facts about Saint Helena Parish

Population 10,081 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Louisiana (United States)
Area 1060 km2
Water as percent of area 0.3%
Land as percent of area 99.7%
Latitude & Longitude 30.8220,-90.7103
Named for Saint Helena
Altitude 217 feet / 66 meters
Capital Greensburg
Establishment January 01, 1810
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:24:26 (18th April 2026)
Density 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -11.13% (2010-2020)
Weather 63℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
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Geography

Saint Helena Parish is located at 30°49'19"N 90°42'37"W (30.8219800, -90.7103200). It has 5 neighbors: East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Livingston Parish, Tangipahoa Parish and Amite County.

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Saint Helena Parish Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Helena Parish.

City Name Population Title
Greensburg 644 Town in St Helen's Parish, Louisiana, USA
Montpelier 239 Village in Louisiana, United States

Weather

63°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph S Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Official website of Saint Helena Parish

Official Website
  • Greensburg

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Saint Helena Parish decreased by 11.13% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,203 - census
2011 10,955 -2.26% estimation process
2012 10,979 0.22% estimation process
2013 10,771 -1.93% estimation process
2014 10,519 -2.4% estimation process
2015 10,457 -0.59% estimation process
2016 10,389 -0.65% estimation process
2017 10,322 -0.65% estimation process
2018 10,187 -1.33% estimation process
2019 10,132 -0.54% estimation process
2020 10,081 -0.51% estimation process
Paroisse de Saint Helena, Saint Helena, St. Helena Parish

People born in Saint Helena Parish (2)

People born in Saint Helena Parish, including artist Royal Robertson, Louisiana politician W. E. "Bill" Dykes, .

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County Name Population Title
East Baton Rouge Parish 439,729 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Jefferson Parish 432,346 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Orleans Parish 389,476 New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
New Orleans 389,476 The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Saint Tammany Parish 263,446 Parish in Louisiana, United States of America
Lafayette Parish 246,518 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Caddo Parish 237,479 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Baton Rouge 219,052 The capital of Louisiana.
Calcasieu Parish 203,310 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Shreveport 184,786 The second most populous city in Louisiana.
Ouachita Parish 152,439 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Livingston Parish 143,737 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Metairie Terrace 142,489 A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Metairie 138,481 The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Tangipahoa Parish 136,765 Parish in Louisiana, United States
Ascension Parish 128,665 Parish in Louisiana, United States