This was 0.5 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 202,858.
87.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Calcasieu Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 16,944 | 12.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 38,363 | 28.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 6,916 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8,120 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 22,639 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 12,140 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 19,511 | 14.5 |
| Master's degree | 7,357 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,503 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,070 | 0.8 |
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