This was 24.4 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,000.
88.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Highland Springs for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,168 | 11.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,365 | 33.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 458 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 821 | 8.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,867 | 18.7 |
Associate's degree | 748 | 7.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,162 | 11.6 |
Master's degree | 358 | 3.6 |
Professional school degree | 12 | 0.1 |
Doctorate degree | 17 | 0.2 |