This was 11.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 42,993.
82.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Freeport for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,220 | 17.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,376 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 856 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,502 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,529 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,771 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,859 | 16.2 |
| Master's degree | 2,215 | 7.4 |
| Professional school degree | 371 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 263 | 0.9 |
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