This was 3.5 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,992.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Meadow for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,105 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,603 | 24.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 692 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,100 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,114 | 11.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,180 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,476 | 23.9 |
| Master's degree | 3,574 | 13.2 |
| Professional school degree | 856 | 3.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 396 | 1.5 |
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