This was 17.7 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,329.
96 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Montclair for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 571 | 4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,681 | 11.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 238 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 818 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,701 | 11.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,214 | 8.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,473 | 31.2 |
| Master's degree | 3,230 | 22.5 |
| Professional school degree | 275 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 145 | 1 |
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