This was 18.8 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 42,280.
88.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Montrose County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,355 | 11.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,068 | 26.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,718 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,276 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,400 | 17.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,046 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,011 | 16.5 |
| Master's degree | 1,693 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 356 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 383 | 1.3 |
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