This was 7.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,841.
94.5 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 | 288 | 5.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,801 | 34.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 131 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 273 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 971 | 18.5 |
| Associate's degree | 695 | 13.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 728 | 13.8 |
| Master's degree | 234 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 100 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 38 | 0.7 |
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