This was 2 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,807.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Portland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 811 | 7.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,800 | 24.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 389 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,173 | 10.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,138 | 18.7 |
Associate's degree | 1,001 | 8.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,071 | 18.1 |
Master's degree | 849 | 7.4 |
Professional school degree | 151 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 64 | 0.6 |