This was 17.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,045.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Manhattan for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,053 | 3.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,192 | 11.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 572 | 2.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,569 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,222 | 15.7 |
Associate's degree | 2,084 | 7.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,444 | 27.7 |
Master's degree | 4,373 | 16.2 |
Professional school degree | 610 | 2.3 |
Doctorate degree | 1,803 | 6.7 |