This was 15.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 41,190.
81 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kearny for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,525 | 19 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,921 | 30.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 921 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,094 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,371 | 11.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,521 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,363 | 18.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,655 | 5.7 |
| Professional school degree | 561 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 190 | 0.7 |
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