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Monday, November 25, 2024

29.6 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Edgar County

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29.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Edgar County in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This was 14.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,272.

90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Degree distribution in Edgar County for 2020*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree1,26010
Regular high school diploma3,99731.7
GED or alternative credential8787
Some college, less than 1 year9877.8
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree1,75913.9
Associate's degree1,46411.6
Bachelor's degree1,60012.7
Master's degree5454.3
Professional school degree710.6
Doctorate degree520.4
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.

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