This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 49,247.
81.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Harrisburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,713 | 18.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,437 | 27.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,351 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,084 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,182 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,134 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,409 | 14.3 |
| Master's degree | 1,727 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 672 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 163 | 0.5 |
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