This was 31.6 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 236,434.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Arlington County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,825 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,502 | 6.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,286 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,687 | 2.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10,297 | 5.9 |
| Associate's degree | 5,589 | 3.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 61,669 | 35.3 |
| Master's degree | 48,000 | 27.5 |
| Professional school degree | 14,589 | 8.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 8,136 | 4.7 |
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