This was 8.6 percent higher than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 43,463.
95.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Prescott city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,640 | 4.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,160 | 14.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,061 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,932 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,310 | 21.1 |
| Associate's degree | 3,528 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,293 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 3,949 | 11.4 |
| Professional school degree | 903 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 936 | 2.7 |
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