This was 18.2 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 322.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Laclede for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 23 | 9.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 97 | 40.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 23 | 9.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 20 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 31 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.4 |
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