This was 17.9 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 40,041.
73.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Montclair city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 6,409 | 26.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,156 | 21.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 762 | 3.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,196 | 9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,830 | 15.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,754 | 7.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,834 | 11.6 |
Master's degree | 977 | 4 |
Professional school degree | 234 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 267 | 1.1 |