This was 20.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,228.
95.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Poolesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 163 | 4.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 474 | 14.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 127 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 269 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 241 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,241 | 37.1 |
| Master's degree | 550 | 16.5 |
| Professional school degree | 102 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 160 | 4.8 |
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