This was 30.7 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,754.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Darnestown for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 144 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 231 | 4.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 15 | 0.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 103 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 514 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 323 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,527 | 32.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,058 | 22.7 |
| Professional school degree | 229 | 4.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 526 | 11.3 |
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