This was 12.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,774.
89.1 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 | 2,900 | 10.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,664 | 25.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,584 | 6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,043 | 11.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,152 | 15.7 |
| Associate's degree | 3,552 | 13.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,965 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,168 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 299 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 172 | 0.6 |
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