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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Louisiana by Parish
Education: At least bachelor's degree
Population Ages 25+
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 79,954,302.
• Rank within US : N/A

Louisiana

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 825,794.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 49 of 52

Orleans Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 42.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 112,435.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 208 of 3143

East Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 108,485.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 303 of 3143

St. Tammany Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 67,619.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 352 of 3143

Lincoln Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 9,495.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 377 of 3143

Lafayette Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 57,801.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 434 of 3143

Jefferson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 90,921.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 713 of 3143

Ascension Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 23,931.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 799 of 3143

Ouachita Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 28,727.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 870 of 3143

Bossier Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 23,587.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 887 of 3143

St. Charles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 9,555.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 897 of 3143

Natchitoches Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,667.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1044 of 3143

Caddo Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 40,280.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1080 of 3143

Calcasieu Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 34,329.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1148 of 3143

West Baton Rouge Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,482.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1342 of 3143

West Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,632.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1410 of 3143

Rapides Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 19,213.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1430 of 3143

Tangipahoa Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 19,683.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1458 of 3143

LaFourche Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 13,468.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1749 of 3143

Livingston Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 19,541.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1769 of 3143

St. James Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,801.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1791 of 3143

Plaquemines Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,063.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1871 of 3143

Vernon Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,733.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 1977 of 3143

St. John the Baptist Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,154.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2064 of 3143

Richland Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,442.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2177 of 3143

Beauregard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,368.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2228 of 3143

Terrebonne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 12,686.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2246 of 3143

Concordia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,133.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2295 of 3143

La Salle Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,782.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2295 of 3143

St. Bernard Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,008.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2324 of 3143

East Feliciana Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,448.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2352 of 3143

Vermilion Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 6,394.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2375 of 3143

Catahoula Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,026.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2412 of 3143

Iberville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,527.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2412 of 3143

Franklin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,112.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2476 of 3143

Winn Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,556.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2490 of 3143

Union Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,369.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2505 of 3143

Pointe Coupee Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,239.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2592 of 3143

St. Martin Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,393.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2629 of 3143

Cameron Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 544.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2680 of 3143

Jefferson Davis Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,212.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2680 of 3143

De Soto Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,751.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2694 of 3143

Iberia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 6,662.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2722 of 3143

Sabine Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,190.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2745 of 3143

St. Landry Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 7,651.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2768 of 3143

West Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 949.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2795 of 3143

Assumption Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,010.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2830 of 3143

Bienville Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,214.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2856 of 3143

Acadia Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 5,071.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2867 of 3143

Jackson Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,415.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2867 of 3143

St. Mary Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 4,325.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2896 of 3143

Tensas Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 379.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2896 of 3143

Grant Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,008.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2914 of 3143

Madison Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 812.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2914 of 3143

Webster Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,203.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2914 of 3143

Morehouse Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,145.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2929 of 3143

Washington Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 3,941.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2929 of 3143

Evangeline Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,646.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 2944 of 3143

St. Helena Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 881.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3012 of 3143

Allen Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,864.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3015 of 3143

Red River Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 564.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3042 of 3143

Claiborne Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 1,102.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3054 of 3143

East Carroll Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 523.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3054 of 3143

Avoyelles Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 2,905.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3064 of 3143

Caldwell Parish

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
• People (Education: At Least Bachelor's Degree) : The number of people (education: at least bachelor's degree) is 742.
• Rank within US : This parish is ranked 3076 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/04/2025 2:34 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Education: At least bachelor's degree, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.