This was 5.4 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 39,615.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Royal Palm Beach for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,977 | 7.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,965 | 21.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,411 | 5.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,105 | 7.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,351 | 12.2 |
Associate's degree | 3,339 | 12.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,979 | 21.9 |
Master's degree | 2,297 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 406 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 533 | 1.9 |