This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 672,351.
81.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Detroit for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 79,249 | 18.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 112,212 | 25.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 28,780 | 6.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 28,930 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 83,740 | 19.1 |
| Associate's degree | 33,109 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 43,227 | 9.9 |
| Master's degree | 21,383 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 3,964 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,978 | 0.7 |
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