This was 14.2 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,466.
87.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Boone for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 776 | 12.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 538 | 8.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 223 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 281 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 875 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 485 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,436 | 23.4 |
| Master's degree | 959 | 15.6 |
| Professional school degree | 168 | 2.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 388 | 6.3 |
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