This was 23.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,884.
75.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Forest Park for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,996 | 24.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,140 | 33.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 769 | 6.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 611 | 4.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,758 | 14.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,058 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 810 | 6.6 |
Master's degree | 164 | 1.3 |
Professional school degree | 23 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.2 |