This was 32.6 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,146.
97.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in North Potomac for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 488 | 2.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 982 | 5.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 71 | 0.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 588 | 3.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,208 | 7.1 |
| Associate's degree | 839 | 4.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,461 | 32.2 |
| Master's degree | 4,512 | 26.6 |
| Professional school degree | 917 | 5.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,903 | 11.2 |
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