This was 18.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 50,036.
85.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Hartford CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,020 | 14.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,043 | 32.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,702 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,829 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,465 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 3,150 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,402 | 12.9 |
| Master's degree | 2,082 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 204 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 111 | 0.3 |
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