This was 8.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 67,671.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Waterloo for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,968 | 11 |
Regular high school diploma | 12,846 | 28.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 2,475 | 5.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 3,034 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,188 | 15.8 |
Associate's degree | 4,586 | 10.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,494 | 16.5 |
Master's degree | 2,054 | 4.5 |
Professional school degree | 432 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 287 | 0.6 |