This was 3 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 38,535.
88.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Florence for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,026 | 11.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,073 | 22.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,122 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,264 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,924 | 14.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,856 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,618 | 17.4 |
| Master's degree | 2,582 | 9.7 |
| Professional school degree | 570 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 468 | 1.8 |
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