This was 35.7 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,910.
68.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kiryas Joel for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,214 | 31.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,564 | 36.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 313 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 140 | 2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,035 | 14.8 |
Associate's degree | 241 | 3.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 382 | 5.4 |
Master's degree | 92 | 1.3 |
Professional school degree | 29 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |