This was 12 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 71,821.
82 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pawtucket for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 9,147 | 18 |
Regular high school diploma | 13,413 | 26.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,349 | 6.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,952 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,088 | 12 |
Associate's degree | 4,115 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 8,077 | 15.9 |
Master's degree | 2,600 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 619 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 425 | 0.8 |