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St. Helena, Nebraska
Village
St. Helena, seen from the south; in the center is Immaculate Conception Church
St. Helena, seen from the south; in the center is Immaculate Conception Church
Location of St. Helena, Nebraska
Location of St. Helena, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Cedar
Area
 • Total 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 91
 • Estimate 
(2021)
90
 • Density 207/sq mi (79.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68774
Area code(s) 402 and 531
FIPS code 31-43090
GNIS feature ID 2399163

St. Helena is a small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 91 people lived there.

A Look Back in Time

St. Helena was first settled by people in 1858. For a while, it was even the main town, or "county seat," for Cedar County.

Where is St. Helena?

According to the United States Census Bureau, St. Helena covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.

Who Lives in St. Helena?

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in St. Helena has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

  • In 1880, there were 200 people.
  • By 1930, the population had dropped to 83.
  • It went up to 111 in 1980.
  • In 2020, the population was 91 people.

A Snapshot from 2010

In 2010, there were 96 people living in St. Helena. These people lived in 36 different homes, and 30 of these were families. The village had about 218 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in St. Helena in 2010 were White (99%). A small number (1%) were Native American.

Many homes (27.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (69.4%) were married couples living together. About 11.1% of all homes had just one person living there. The average age of people in the village was 45 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18. Also, 28.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51%) than females (49%).

Famous Faces from St. Helena

  • Justin Bruening is an actor who is from St. Helena.

See also

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