This was 11.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,586.
78.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Providence for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 285 | 21.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 436 | 33.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 57 | 4.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 83 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 183 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 48 | 3.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 180 | 13.8 |
Master's degree | 21 | 1.6 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.5 |