This was 6.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 195,773.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Port St. Lucie for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 14,646 | 10.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 36,269 | 26.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 8,284 | 6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 9,883 | 7.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 22,117 | 16 |
Associate's degree | 14,829 | 10.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 21,884 | 15.8 |
Master's degree | 7,928 | 5.7 |
Professional school degree | 1,740 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 860 | 0.6 |