This was 1.6 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,334.
87.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hightstown for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 513 | 12.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,008 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 34 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 195 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 401 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 501 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,100 | 26.1 |
| Master's degree | 343 | 8.1 |
| Professional school degree | 100 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 20 | 0.5 |
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