This was 1.3 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 902,488.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jacksonville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 62,927 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 150,851 | 24.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 25,878 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 46,044 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 87,982 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 61,342 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 121,612 | 19.8 |
| Master's degree | 42,422 | 6.9 |
| Professional school degree | 10,216 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 5,730 | 0.9 |
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