This was 30 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,214.
97.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Neptune Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 155 | 2.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 517 | 9.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 71 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 186 | 3.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 646 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 498 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,111 | 39.5 |
| Master's degree | 897 | 16.8 |
| Professional school degree | 184 | 3.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 80 | 1.5 |
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