This was 5.3 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 289,162.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ottawa County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 11,984 | 6.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 42,612 | 23.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 6,634 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 13,517 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25,174 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 17,801 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 42,239 | 23.3 |
| Master's degree | 16,043 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 2,787 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,536 | 1.4 |
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