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Thursday, December 26, 2024

36.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Jena

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36.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jena in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This was 5.2 percent higher than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,400.

82.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Degree distribution in Jena for 2020*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree39617.9
Regular high school diploma48021.7
GED or alternative credential2139.6
Some college, less than 1 year1185.3
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree1978.9
Associate's degree2179.8
Bachelor's degree46721.1
Master's degree562.5
Professional school degree341.5
Doctorate degree361.6
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.