This was 5.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 264,403.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Madison County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,504 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 44,494 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8,977 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 15,143 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 31,779 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 19,940 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 32,264 | 17.4 |
| Master's degree | 14,660 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 2,373 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,123 | 1.1 |
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