This was 1.3 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,955.
88.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in DeRidder for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 856 | 11.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,130 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 571 | 7.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 480 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,283 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 500 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,113 | 14.6 |
| Master's degree | 611 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 37 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.5 |
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