This was 23 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 158,309.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alexandria for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,378 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,164 | 9.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,200 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,708 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10,034 | 8.4 |
| Associate's degree | 6,434 | 5.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37,466 | 31.2 |
| Master's degree | 27,921 | 23.3 |
| Professional school degree | 8,492 | 7.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 4,160 | 3.5 |
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