LIVING IN ST. HELENS
POPULATION: 13,817
Perhaps the most well-known tourist destination in Oregon, Portland is a bustling City that offer visitors a winning combination of eclectic funky downtown vibes with vibrant art, culture, and restaurant scenes; and a scenic historical haven filled with natural beauty.
St. Helens is situated perfectly at the junction of four(!) rivers, St. Helens is known for its stunning waterfront views; relaxing vibes; and charming riverfront shops, restaurants, and attractions overlooking the Columbia River. Whether it’s a day trip from Portland or a weekend escape filled with history, scenery, and fun outdoor (and indoor) activities, St. Helens encompasses the best the Beaver State has to offer—a perfect representation of its charm, ambiance, welcoming vibes, and plenty of fun things to see and do.
There are many ways to experience the dynamic history of St. Helens—whether it’s by strolling along the waterfront; following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark; or visiting its historic museums and popular local attractions.
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St. Helens is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, St. Helens is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in St. Helens who work in office and administrative support (15.19%), sales jobs (7.73%), and food service (7.16%).
Also of interest is that St. Helens has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One downside of living in St. Helens, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.69 minutes every day commuting to work.
The percentage of adults in St. Helens with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.08% of adults in St. Helens have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in St. Helens in 2018 was $27,990, which is middle income relative to Oregon and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $111,960 for a family of four. However, St. Helens contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
St. Helens is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call St. Helens home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of St. Helens residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in St. Helens include German, Irish, English, European, and Norwegian.
The most common language spoken in St. Helens is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.