This was 19.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 151,090.
74 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kings County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 24,350 | 26 |
Regular high school diploma | 21,121 | 22.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,440 | 3.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 5,413 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 17,212 | 18.4 |
Associate's degree | 7,942 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 9,431 | 10.1 |
Master's degree | 3,008 | 3.2 |
Professional school degree | 1,075 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 554 | 0.6 |