This was 2.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 37,141.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mechanicsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,540 | 5.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,900 | 22.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,382 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,944 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,489 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,600 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,971 | 23.1 |
| Master's degree | 2,316 | 8.9 |
| Professional school degree | 397 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 350 | 1.4 |
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