This was 9.4 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,307.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bayou Cane for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,912 | 14.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,491 | 34 |
GED or alternative credential | 809 | 6.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,111 | 8.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,983 | 15 |
Associate's degree | 573 | 4.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,812 | 13.7 |
Master's degree | 334 | 2.5 |
Professional school degree | 92 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 103 | 0.8 |