This was 15.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,623.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shelby County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,028 | 6.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,116 | 39.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 782 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,073 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,194 | 14.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,752 | 11.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,785 | 11.5 |
| Master's degree | 734 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 36 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 17 | 0.1 |
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