This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,779.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Helens for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 898 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,654 | 28 |
GED or alternative credential | 657 | 6.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,040 | 11 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,696 | 17.9 |
Associate's degree | 1,095 | 11.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 934 | 9.9 |
Master's degree | 335 | 3.5 |
Professional school degree | 81 | 0.9 |
Doctorate degree | 78 | 0.8 |