This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 62,218.
90.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Grand Junction city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,216 | 9.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,774 | 20.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,191 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,777 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,368 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 3,400 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,407 | 21.8 |
| Master's degree | 3,246 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,133 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 667 | 1.5 |
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