This was 11.8 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 398,472.
95 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in St. Charles County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,475 | 5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 54,884 | 20.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8,310 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20,593 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 39,303 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 24,636 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 70,442 | 25.9 |
| Master's degree | 32,367 | 11.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4,792 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,314 | 1.2 |
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Defiance• City of St. Charles• City of Weldon Spring• Town of Augusta• City of Wentzville• City of O'Fallon• City of St. Paul• City of West Alton• Village of Josephville• City of Dardenne Prairie• Town of Weldon Spring Heights• City of New Melle• City of Cottleville• City of Flint Hill• City of Lake St. Louis• City of St. Peters• City of Portage Des Sioux
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