This was 11.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,348.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jackson County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 939 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,104 | 37.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 515 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,234 | 9.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,813 | 13.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,320 | 9.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,849 | 13.6 |
Master's degree | 674 | 5 |
Professional school degree | 92 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 58 | 0.4 |