This was 9.8 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,822.
82.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jackson Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,928 | 17.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,946 | 35.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 864 | 7.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 531 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,562 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 907 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,059 | 9.4 |
| Master's degree | 382 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 36 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 42 | 0.4 |
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