This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,027.
80.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Barataria for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 125 | 19.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 245 | 37.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 65 | 10 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 28 | 4.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 49 | 7.5 |
Associate's degree | 21 | 3.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 80 | 12.3 |
Master's degree | 21 | 3.2 |
Professional school degree | 18 | 2.8 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |