This was 0.7 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 57,517.
92.6 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 | 2,566 | 7.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,642 | 19 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,843 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,144 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,208 | 17.8 |
| Associate's degree | 3,083 | 8.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,674 | 16.3 |
| Master's degree | 4,312 | 12.4 |
| Professional school degree | 825 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,586 | 4.5 |
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