This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 60,039.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bristol city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,160 | 9.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 11,846 | 27.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,103 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,842 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,684 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 4,865 | 11.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,350 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 3,212 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 554 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 259 | 0.6 |
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