This was 6.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 80,822.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Deerfield Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8,749 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 16,154 | 26.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,411 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 4,141 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,271 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 4,913 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10,623 | 17.6 |
| Master's degree | 3,706 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 836 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 473 | 0.8 |
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