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22.7 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jefferson Davis Parish

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22.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jefferson Davis Parish in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This number was 7.6 percent lower than the state average of 30.3 percent. In 2019 the total municipality population reached 31,441.

81.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Jefferson Davis Parish residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019 held each of the listed degrees.

Degree distribution in Jefferson Davis Parish for 2019*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree3,89318.7
Regular high school diploma7,25734.9
GED or alternative credential1,1375.5
Some college, less than 1 year9874.7
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree2,79113.4
Associate's degree1,2095.8
Bachelor's degree2,25010.8
Master's degree1,0325
Professional school degree1430.7
Doctorate degree830.4
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019.

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