This was 13.1 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,572.
81.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Allen Parish for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,252 | 18.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,478 | 36.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,287 | 7.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,173 | 6.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,428 | 13.6 |
Associate's degree | 1,077 | 6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,473 | 8.2 |
Master's degree | 440 | 2.5 |
Professional school degree | 284 | 1.6 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |