This was 9.6 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,419.
86.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palmetto Estates for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,568 | 13.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,978 | 35.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 323 | 2.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 352 | 3.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,588 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 655 | 5.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,296 | 20.3 |
Master's degree | 434 | 3.8 |
Professional school degree | 66 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.3 |