This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 63,802.
81.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Walker County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,185 | 18.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 12,509 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,112 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,834 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,500 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 4,501 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,768 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,567 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 506 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 148 | 0.3 |
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