This was 32 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,385.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Short Pump for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 486 | 2.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,397 | 7.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 227 | 1.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 504 | 2.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,331 | 6.9 |
Associate's degree | 1,236 | 6.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,911 | 41.3 |
Master's degree | 4,417 | 23 |
Professional school degree | 926 | 4.8 |
Doctorate degree | 735 | 3.8 |