This was 16.2 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 35,339.
78.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Monroe for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,696 | 21.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,248 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 772 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,553 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,012 | 18.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,735 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,897 | 13.2 |
| Master's degree | 707 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 222 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 74 | 0.3 |
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