This was 8.6 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,012.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Downingtown for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 211 | 3.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,432 | 23.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 364 | 6.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 366 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 659 | 11 |
Associate's degree | 549 | 9.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,791 | 29.8 |
Master's degree | 599 | 10 |
Professional school degree | 34 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |