This was 40.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,030.
99.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Deerfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 81 | 0.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 664 | 5.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 0.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 316 | 2.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,022 | 7.9 |
| Associate's degree | 194 | 1.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,251 | 40.5 |
| Master's degree | 3,549 | 27.4 |
| Professional school degree | 1,305 | 10.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 558 | 4.3 |
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