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 |