This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,683.
85.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Moline for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,050 | 14.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,600 | 25.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 791 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,111 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,346 | 16.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,438 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,886 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 770 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 29 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 19 | 0.1 |
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