This was 0.8 percent lower than the state average of 48 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 150,902.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merrimack County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,424 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 25,565 | 23.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 5,154 | 4.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 6,056 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 12,782 | 11.8 |
Associate's degree | 12,355 | 11.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 21,924 | 20.3 |
Master's degree | 12,131 | 11.2 |
Professional school degree | 2,818 | 2.6 |
Doctorate degree | 1,760 | 1.6 |
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