This was 26.9 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,980.
68.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Prairie for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 680 | 31.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 692 | 32.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 143 | 6.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 83 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 322 | 14.9 |
| Associate's degree | 78 | 3.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 6.5 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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