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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

17.9 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Blacksburg

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17.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Blacksburg in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This was 21 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,101.

74.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Degree distribution in Blacksburg for 2020*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree32425.2
Regular high school diploma44334.4
GED or alternative credential584.5
Some college, less than 1 year342.6
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree19715.3
Associate's degree695.4
Bachelor's degree987.6
Master's degree423.3
Professional school degree70.5
Doctorate degree151.2
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.

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