This was 0.6 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 446,301.
93.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burlington County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 19,759 | 6.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 78,222 | 24.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9,978 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21,314 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 38,899 | 12.3 |
| Associate's degree | 26,320 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 78,710 | 24.9 |
| Master's degree | 31,119 | 9.8 |
| Professional school degree | 8,152 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,578 | 1.1 |
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Borough of Palmyra• Pemberton Heights• Delanco• Maple Shade• Borough of Medford Lakes• McGuire Afb• Moorestown-Lenola• Borough of Wrightstown• City of Burlington• Presidential Lakes Estates• Riverside• Bass River• Borough of Fieldsboro• Borough of Riverton• Fort Dix• Bordentown• Marlton• Mansfield• Borough Of Pemberton• Chesterfield• Roebling• Evesham• Leisuretowne• Florence• Ramblewood• Country Lake Estates• City Of Beverly• Juliustown• Browns Mills• Willingboro
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