This was 17.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,770.
85.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mechanicstown for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 735 | 14.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,498 | 28.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 231 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 532 | 10.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 679 | 13.1 |
Associate's degree | 561 | 10.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 555 | 10.7 |
Master's degree | 312 | 6 |
Professional school degree | 39 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.7 |