This was 13.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,424.
81.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Long Branch for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,822 | 18.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,399 | 26.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 742 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,125 | 5.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,383 | 11.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,135 | 5.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,419 | 16.8 |
Master's degree | 1,421 | 7 |
Professional school degree | 469 | 2.3 |
Doctorate degree | 451 | 2.2 |