This was 3.8 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,909.
94.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Old Forge for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 339 | 5.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,163 | 35.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 305 | 5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 367 | 6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 693 | 11.3 |
Associate's degree | 561 | 9.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,239 | 20.1 |
Master's degree | 398 | 6.5 |
Professional school degree | 57 | 0.9 |
Doctorate degree | 32 | 0.5 |