This was 7 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,487.
81.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Helena-West Helena city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,215 | 18.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,756 | 26.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 468 | 7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 469 | 7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,160 | 17.3 |
Associate's degree | 623 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 645 | 9.6 |
Master's degree | 241 | 3.6 |
Professional school degree | 45 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 76 | 1.1 |