This was 3.4 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,536.
86.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Asbury Park for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,515 | 13.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,478 | 21.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 346 | 3.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 673 | 5.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,319 | 11.7 |
Associate's degree | 488 | 4.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,945 | 26 |
Master's degree | 1,074 | 9.5 |
Professional school degree | 343 | 3 |
Doctorate degree | 132 | 1.2 |