This was 4.7 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 76,630.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cole County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,136 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,774 | 24.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,577 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,244 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,544 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 3,805 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,053 | 22.8 |
| Master's degree | 5,098 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 1,120 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 525 | 1 |
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