This was 6 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,142.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. James Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,103 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,489 | 37.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 427 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 598 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,290 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,257 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,634 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 751 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 43 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.2 |
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