This was the same as the state average. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 58,052.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dubuque for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,862 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,065 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,725 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,316 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,116 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 3,689 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,806 | 19.9 |
| Master's degree | 3,521 | 9 |
| Professional school degree | 660 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 440 | 1.1 |
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