This was 16.9 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,755.
74.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Freehold for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,997 | 25.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,046 | 26.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 245 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 323 | 4.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 739 | 9.6 |
Associate's degree | 533 | 6.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,185 | 15.4 |
Master's degree | 406 | 5.3 |
Professional school degree | 167 | 2.2 |
Doctorate degree | 57 | 0.7 |