This was 9.5 percent higher than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 273,510.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benton County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 18,709 | 10.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 44,675 | 24.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7,126 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 10,137 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25,510 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 11,233 | 6.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 41,516 | 23.1 |
| Master's degree | 16,304 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 3,187 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,028 | 0.6 |
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