This was 4 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 43,409.
95.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Moorhead for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,220 | 4.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,430 | 17.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 737 | 2.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,715 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,806 | 15.2 |
Associate's degree | 3,959 | 15.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,431 | 25.7 |
Master's degree | 2,032 | 8.1 |
Professional school degree | 296 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 408 | 1.6 |