This was 6.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,776.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jersey County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,052 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,724 | 31.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 750 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 956 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,083 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,912 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,296 | 15.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,022 | 6.7 |
| Professional school degree | 194 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 163 | 1.1 |
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