This was 9.3 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 97,980.
80.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lafourche Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,296 | 19.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 23,364 | 34.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,553 | 6.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,295 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,576 | 11.3 |
| Associate's degree | 3,502 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,628 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 2,331 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 632 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 719 | 1.1 |
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