This was 15.8 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,003.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Plain Dealing for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 107 | 13.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 317 | 39.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 27 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 90 | 11.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 137 | 17.1 |
Associate's degree | 52 | 6.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 51 | 6.4 |
Master's degree | 19 | 2.4 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.4 |