This was 4.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,510.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Boonton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 457 | 7.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,444 | 24 |
GED or alternative credential | 85 | 1.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 305 | 5.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 581 | 9.6 |
Associate's degree | 484 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,847 | 30.7 |
Master's degree | 576 | 9.6 |
Professional school degree | 178 | 3 |
Doctorate degree | 64 | 1.1 |