This was 24.7 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,793.
73.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Atlantic for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 6,524 | 26.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,121 | 28.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,109 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,168 | 4.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,282 | 13.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,122 | 4.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,115 | 12.5 |
Master's degree | 1,005 | 4 |
Professional school degree | 257 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 131 | 0.5 |