This was 3.5 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 133,753.
82.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tangipahoa Parish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 15,676 | 17.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 25,671 | 29.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,922 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,851 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,893 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 5,170 | 5.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13,534 | 15.5 |
| Master's degree | 4,074 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 962 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 608 | 0.7 |
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