This was 20.4 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,979.
82.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Poplar Bluff for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,015 | 17.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,551 | 31 |
| GED or alternative credential | 864 | 7.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,150 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,847 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 698 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 865 | 7.6 |
| Master's degree | 251 | 2.2 |
| Professional school degree | 117 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 89 | 0.8 |
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