This was 19.7 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 521,980.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chester County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 20,388 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 65,776 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7,142 | 2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 14,105 | 4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 32,631 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 23,131 | 6.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 113,574 | 31.9 |
| Master's degree | 57,782 | 16.2 |
| Professional school degree | 11,731 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 10,052 | 2.8 |
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Borough of Malvern• Paoli• Borough of Kennett Square• Schuylkill• East Brandywine• Westtown• Borough of Parkesburg• Borough of Modena• Borough of Atglen• Upper Uwchlan• West Bradford• Pennsbury• South Pottstown• Caln• Devon• Uwchlan• East Goshen• West Caln• Tredyffrin• Toughkenamon• Spring City• Caln Township• East Bradford• Eagleview• East Nottingham• Charlestown• West Nottingham• Lionville• Exton• West Chester Borough• Borough of South Coatesville• West Pikeland• Borough of Phoenixville• West Sadsbury• Cochranville• Berwyn• Borough of Honey Brook• East Whiteland• Thorndale• Borough of Elverson• Pomeroy• West Whiteland• Chesterbrook• Willistown• City of Coatesville• Borough of West Grove• Borough of Oxford• Kennett• Borough of Avondale• Kenilworth• Borough of Downingtown• West Brandywine• East Nantmeal• North Coventry• Lincoln University Cdp• West Marlborough• Westwood• New Garden
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