This was 3.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 130,376.
86.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rapides Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 11,683 | 13.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 25,818 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5,660 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,783 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 14,706 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 5,228 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,542 | 13.3 |
| Master's degree | 4,968 | 5.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1,377 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 917 | 1.1 |
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