This was 17.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 66,706.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Portland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,275 | 6.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,161 | 12.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,335 | 2.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,365 | 4.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,476 | 13 |
Associate's degree | 3,452 | 6.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 16,309 | 32.8 |
Master's degree | 7,523 | 15.1 |
Professional school degree | 1,880 | 3.8 |
Doctorate degree | 1,019 | 2 |