This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 68,123.
87.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jefferson County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,815 | 12.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 15,368 | 33.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,174 | 6.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,567 | 7.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,186 | 15.6 |
Associate's degree | 2,752 | 6 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,489 | 11.9 |
Master's degree | 2,206 | 4.8 |
Professional school degree | 315 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 297 | 0.6 |