This was 13 percent lower than the state average of 42.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,684.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Helena for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 116 | 9.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 192 | 15.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 39 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 158 | 12.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 387 | 30.5 |
| Associate's degree | 90 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 277 | 21.9 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 0.4 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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