This was 6.2 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 43,055.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. John the Baptist Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,131 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,840 | 30.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,345 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,644 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,524 | 19.2 |
| Associate's degree | 2,292 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,242 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,417 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 164 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 116 | 0.4 |
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