This was 11.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,293.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Boone County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,674 | 13.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,426 | 26.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,905 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,986 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,708 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 2,915 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,125 | 14.6 |
| Master's degree | 2,359 | 6.7 |
| Professional school degree | 820 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 185 | 0.5 |
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