This was 10.3 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 46,694.
80.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Bernard Parish for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,965 | 19.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,810 | 25.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 2,054 | 6.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,503 | 8.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,886 | 19.2 |
Associate's degree | 2,220 | 7.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,050 | 9.9 |
Master's degree | 926 | 3 |
Professional school degree | 207 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 89 | 0.3 |