This was 8.7 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,670.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Houston County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 715 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,326 | 32.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 415 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 743 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,862 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 2,085 | 15.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,288 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 711 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 147 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 80 | 0.6 |
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