This was 42.6 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,654.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Des Peres for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 148 | 2.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 370 | 6.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 27 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 125 | 2.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 499 | 8.3 |
| Associate's degree | 288 | 4.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,636 | 43.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,290 | 21.5 |
| Professional school degree | 431 | 7.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 199 | 3.3 |
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