This was 1.1 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 229,233.
86.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Richmond for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 21,090 | 13.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 27,365 | 17 |
GED or alternative credential | 7,058 | 4.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 7,682 | 4.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 23,473 | 14.5 |
Associate's degree | 8,322 | 5.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 38,533 | 23.9 |
Master's degree | 19,316 | 12 |
Professional school degree | 4,951 | 3.1 |
Doctorate degree | 3,636 | 2.3 |