This was 2.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,218.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Manhattan for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 275 | 5.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,317 | 25.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 157 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 549 | 10.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 705 | 13.8 |
| Associate's degree | 507 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,293 | 25.4 |
| Master's degree | 269 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.5 |
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