This was 7.6 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,577.
83.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Herndon for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,685 | 16.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,413 | 14.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 309 | 1.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 611 | 3.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,370 | 8.3 |
Associate's degree | 720 | 4.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,106 | 31.1 |
Master's degree | 2,739 | 16.7 |
Professional school degree | 229 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 232 | 1.4 |