This was 20.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,571.
84.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Aberdeen for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,640 | 15.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,494 | 23.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 868 | 8.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,151 | 10.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,727 | 16.1 |
Associate's degree | 946 | 8.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,213 | 11.3 |
Master's degree | 529 | 4.9 |
Professional school degree | 90 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 57 | 0.5 |