This was 2 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 47,906.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monroe for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,070 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,391 | 28.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,493 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,752 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,774 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,046 | 3.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,824 | 16.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,708 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 596 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 350 | 1.2 |
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