This was 10.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,734.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in North Platte for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,231 | 7.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,971 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,002 | 6.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,748 | 10.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,828 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,270 | 14.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,011 | 12.5 |
| Master's degree | 936 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 49 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 77 | 0.5 |

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