This was 8.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,769.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mount Vernon for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 960 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,379 | 23.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 600 | 5.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,232 | 12.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,424 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,440 | 14.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,278 | 12.6 |
Master's degree | 557 | 5.5 |
Professional school degree | 148 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 92 | 0.9 |