This was 15.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,703.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Takoma Park for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,299 | 11 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,677 | 14.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 126 | 1.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 291 | 2.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 902 | 7.6 |
Associate's degree | 584 | 4.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,538 | 21.5 |
Master's degree | 2,790 | 23.6 |
Professional school degree | 807 | 6.8 |
Doctorate degree | 800 | 6.8 |