This was 1.9 percent higher than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 649,980.
92.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Arapahoe County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 34,393 | 7.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 76,427 | 17.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 14,216 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 24,600 | 5.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 63,502 | 14.3 |
Associate's degree | 38,298 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 121,422 | 27.3 |
Master's degree | 53,447 | 12 |
Professional school degree | 11,135 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 6,819 | 1.5 |