Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Graduate Degree

6.9%

Population 25+

15,337

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
12.4%1,901
High School Graduate
34.9%5,356
Some College / Associate's
31.2%4,781
Bachelor's Degree
14.7%2,248
Graduate Degree
6.9%1,051

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Approximately 21.5% of adults in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana has increased by 4.1 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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