This was 23.7 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 107,841.
80.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waterbury city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 14,014 | 19.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 23,058 | 32.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,480 | 4.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,991 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 9,828 | 13.7 |
Associate's degree | 4,999 | 7 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,090 | 9.9 |
Master's degree | 4,230 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 716 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 238 | 0.3 |