This was 16.8 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,391.
96.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gainesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 375 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,416 | 13.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 169 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 393 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,302 | 12.7 |
| Associate's degree | 985 | 9.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,342 | 32.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,784 | 17.5 |
| Professional school degree | 243 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 203 | 2 |
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