This was 2 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 153,797.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Berrien County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 10,274 | 9.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 25,916 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4,815 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 9,609 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 16,689 | 15.5 |
| Associate's degree | 10,810 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 17,936 | 16.6 |
| Master's degree | 8,810 | 8.2 |
| Professional school degree | 1,732 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,229 | 1.1 |
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Village of Grand Beach• Berrien• City of New Buffalo• Pipestone• Village of Baroda• City of Benton Harbor• Village of Stevensville• City of St. Joseph• Village of Berrien Springs• Village of Michiana• Village of Three Oaks• City of Coloma• Paw Paw Lake• Village of Shoreham• City of Watervliet• Fair Plain• Oronoko Charter• Village of Galien• Watervliet Township• Village of Eau Claire• Lake Michigan Beach• Weesaw• Bertrand• Buchanan Township• New Troy• City of Buchanan• City Of Bridgman• Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert• Benton Heights
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