This was 12.8 percent higher than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 75,348.
91.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Missouri for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,432 | 8.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,118 | 17.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,614 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,610 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,837 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 4,069 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13,793 | 26.5 |
| Master's degree | 6,679 | 12.8 |
| Professional school degree | 1,063 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 917 | 1.8 |
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