This was 1.2 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 671,923.
85.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hudson County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 68,894 | 14.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 107,247 | 22.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 10,303 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 16,429 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 44,416 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 22,303 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 127,136 | 26.4 |
| Master's degree | 62,944 | 13.1 |
| Professional school degree | 12,914 | 2.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 8,647 | 1.8 |
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