This was 21 percent higher than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,631.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Helena city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 483 | 3.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,918 | 15.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 251 | 2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 833 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,016 | 16.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,245 | 10 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,019 | 32.2 |
Master's degree | 1,212 | 9.7 |
Professional school degree | 288 | 2.3 |
Doctorate degree | 226 | 1.8 |