This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,503.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mercer County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 864 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,751 | 33.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 721 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 998 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,668 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 1,111 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,287 | 11.6 |
| Master's degree | 590 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 90 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.3 |
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