St. Helens, OR is a small city located in Columbia County with a population of 13,808 people and an average population density of 2,941 people per square mile. Despite the city's size, there are plenty of businesses, activities, organizations, and sporting events for residents to enjoy year-round! Local businesses include the St. Helens Book Company bookstore which specializes in books by local authors and River City Coffee which offers specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches. There are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from such as hiking through the trails at Elkhorn Mountain or kayaking down the Columbia River. Organizations such as the Friends of St. Helens Library host regular events throughout the year for locals to gather together and connect with their community. For those looking for a competitive experience within the city, there are several local sporting events such as softball tournaments hosted by St. Helens Parks & Recreation or basketball games at Warren Field Sports Complex.
The population in St. Helens is 13,808. There are 2,886 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in St. Helens is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in St. Helens is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in St. Helens
- 42.1% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 37.2% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in St. Helens
- 84.8% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 1.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.6% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander