This was 19.6 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,328.
95.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Joseph for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 303 | 4.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 721 | 11.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 176 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 403 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,008 | 15.8 |
| Associate's degree | 496 | 7.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,729 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 1,398 | 21.9 |
| Professional school degree | 118 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 42 | 0.7 |
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