This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 51,250.
83.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Grand Island for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,419 | 16.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,841 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,574 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,949 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,370 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,836 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,434 | 13.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,634 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 448 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 117 | 0.4 |
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