This was 13 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 50,052.
88.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Knox County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,957 | 11.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,747 | 27.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,556 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,831 | 8.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,086 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 4,011 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,317 | 12.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,862 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 338 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 180 | 0.5 |
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