This was 29 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,037.
74.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bonne Terre for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,303 | 25.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,404 | 27.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 912 | 17.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 507 | 9.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 529 | 10.3 |
| Associate's degree | 169 | 3.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 165 | 3.2 |
| Master's degree | 108 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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