This was 9 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 244,300.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Norfolk for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 18,198 | 11.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 30,658 | 20 |
GED or alternative credential | 7,403 | 4.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 10,213 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 28,048 | 18.3 |
Associate's degree | 12,784 | 8.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 28,141 | 18.3 |
Master's degree | 12,909 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 3,107 | 2 |
Doctorate degree | 1,898 | 1.2 |