This was 15.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,524.
89.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Marion County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,761 | 10.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,424 | 28.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,534 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,534 | 9.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,481 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 3,208 | 12.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,731 | 10.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,167 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 237 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 111 | 0.4 |
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