This was 28.6 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 83,387.
75.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Trenton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13,498 | 24.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 17,891 | 33.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,322 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,391 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,856 | 12.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,467 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,462 | 10.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,722 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 218 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 302 | 0.6 |
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