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Thursday, November 21, 2024

43.4 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sussex County

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43.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Sussex County in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This number was 2 percent lower than the state average of 45.4 percent. In 2018 the total municipality population reached 142,298.

94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Sussex County residents who were at least 25 years old in 2018 held each of the listed degrees.

Degree distribution in Sussex County for 2018*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree5,2915.2
Regular high school diploma28,54428.3
GED or alternative credential3,1013.1
Some college, less than 1 year7,3797.3
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree12,84712.7
Associate's degree8,4918.4
Bachelor's degree23,86523.6
Master's degree8,9328.9
Professional school degree1,5361.5
Doctorate degree9240.9
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2018.

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