This was 4.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 42,961.
91.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in DeKalb for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,850 | 8.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,978 | 18.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 852 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,508 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,088 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 2,119 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,918 | 22.8 |
| Master's degree | 2,363 | 10.9 |
| Professional school degree | 396 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 544 | 2.5 |
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