This was 14.5 percent lower than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,780.
84.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Drexel Heights CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,896 | 15.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,266 | 22.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 974 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,553 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,308 | 23.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,894 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,897 | 10.2 |
| Master's degree | 697 | 3.7 |
| Professional school degree | 43 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 71 | 0.4 |
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