This was the same as the state average. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 60,016.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Columbia County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,148 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,327 | 24.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,050 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,467 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,536 | 9.9 |
| Associate's degree | 5,787 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8,035 | 17.6 |
| Master's degree | 5,300 | 11.6 |
| Professional school degree | 1,401 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 654 | 1.4 |
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Livingston• Clermont• Claverack• Stottville• New Lebanon• Lorenz Park• Stockport• Austerlitz• Copake Lake• Town of Germantown• Village of Kinderhook• Claverack-Red Mills• Niverville• Village of Chatham• Ancram• Ghent• City of Hudson• Kinderhook Town• Town of Ghent• Germantown• Copake• Taghkanic• Village Of Valatie• Town Of Chatham• Village Of Philmont
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