This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 85,201.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Clifton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,643 | 12.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 16,729 | 27.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,904 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,051 | 5.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,838 | 11.3 |
Associate's degree | 3,837 | 6.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 13,794 | 22.8 |
Master's degree | 4,669 | 7.7 |
Professional school degree | 1,507 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 437 | 0.7 |