This was 4.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 855,733.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in New Haven County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 57,791 | 9.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 161,033 | 26.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18,748 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 31,069 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 70,750 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 43,480 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 113,619 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 69,785 | 11.7 |
| Professional school degree | 19,078 | 3.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 12,707 | 2.1 |
Alerts Sign-up