This was 24.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,359.
82.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East St. Louis for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,182 | 17.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,808 | 31.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,296 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,382 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,390 | 18.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,261 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,320 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 792 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 153 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 32 | 0.2 |
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