This was 3.7 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,819.
88.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ashland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 533 | 11.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,116 | 23.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 137 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 211 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 655 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 554 | 11.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 910 | 19.3 |
| Master's degree | 450 | 9.5 |
| Professional school degree | 57 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 91 | 1.9 |
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