This was 4.4 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 65,112.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bayonne for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,026 | 11 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,440 | 27.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,377 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,109 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,007 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 2,395 | 5.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,824 | 25.9 |
| Master's degree | 3,931 | 8.6 |
| Professional school degree | 953 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 520 | 1.1 |
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