This was 4.9 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 85,226.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bloomington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,501 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 10,873 | 17.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,400 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,802 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,568 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 6,519 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18,227 | 29.2 |
| Master's degree | 6,375 | 10.2 |
| Professional school degree | 1,237 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 878 | 1.4 |
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