This was 11.4 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,790.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tonawanda for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,047 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,343 | 30.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 689 | 6.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 894 | 8.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,183 | 10.8 |
Associate's degree | 1,462 | 13.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,587 | 14.4 |
Master's degree | 726 | 6.6 |
Professional school degree | 30 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 33 | 0.3 |