This was 8.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,543.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monroe for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,276 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,470 | 25.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 940 | 7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,405 | 10.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,070 | 15.5 |
Associate's degree | 1,530 | 11.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,719 | 12.9 |
Master's degree | 842 | 6.3 |
Professional school degree | 74 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 50 | 0.4 |