This was 10 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 34,392.
82.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Norristown for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,823 | 17.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,082 | 31.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 777 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,271 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,419 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,973 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,852 | 12.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,720 | 7.7 |
| Professional school degree | 296 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 78 | 0.3 |
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