St. Helen: Demographics & People
Census counts 2,929 people in St. Helen, in 1,345 households. Population grew 3.1% from 2,841 (2022) to 2,929 (2024). Median age 52.9 years. (4.8y younger than Roscommon County; 12.6y older than Michigan). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic) and 3% Hispanic or Latino. 51% of households are family-led. County is gaining 710 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household.
- 49% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.1% from 2,841 (2022) to 2,929 (2024) — about 5.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,020 (extrapolated at 1.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,145.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,459 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,841 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,929 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,929 people |
| Population Estimate | 3,145 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 52.9y is 14.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 52.9 years (vs Michigan 40.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Population under 18 | 515 |
| Median age | 52.9 years (vs Michigan 40.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,929 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 2,620 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 72 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 19.5% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.8% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 89.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,530 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 349 |
| Share born in this state | 86.4% |
| Share born in another state | 13.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 11.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 21 |
| From Europe | 15 |
Households & Family Composition
1,345 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 51% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 742 families, 10% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 413 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 742 |
| Married couples with children | 71 |
| Single-parent households | 33 |
| Average household size | 2.09 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 203 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 103 |
| Family households | 688 households |
| Households that are families | 51.2% |
| Total households | 1,345 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 710 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 22,209 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 21,499 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 710 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 435 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 15.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1 residents live in group quarters (0.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MI-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 26,143 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 26 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 143 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Roscommon |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 35.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 26,143 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Roscommon County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 950 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 26,143 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Roscommon County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 63.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 24,019 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,929, growing, retirement community, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,929 people |
| Town Summary · County | Roscommon County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade