This was 14.3 percent higher than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 81,069.
86.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Silver Spring for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7,605 | 13.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,075 | 12.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 773 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,415 | 2.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,457 | 7.9 |
| Associate's degree | 2,354 | 4.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14,122 | 25.2 |
| Master's degree | 11,525 | 20.6 |
| Professional school degree | 3,684 | 6.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,057 | 5.5 |
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