This was 3.3 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,537.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Negaunee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 163 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 892 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 38 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 228 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 420 | 13.8 |
| Associate's degree | 286 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 821 | 26.9 |
| Master's degree | 179 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.6 |
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