This was 19.1 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,514.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Independent Hill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 245 | 3.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 798 | 12.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 51 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 191 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 817 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 610 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,215 | 35.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,145 | 18.3 |
| Professional school degree | 96 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 105 | 1.7 |
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