This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,845.
86.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burlington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 932 | 13.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,055 | 30.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 271 | 4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 412 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,085 | 16.1 |
Associate's degree | 498 | 7.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 965 | 14.3 |
Master's degree | 382 | 5.7 |
Professional school degree | 102 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 50 | 0.7 |