This was 4.1 percent higher than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,904.
86.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Stafford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,541 | 13.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,444 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 424 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 440 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,708 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 818 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,048 | 26.8 |
| Master's degree | 748 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 149 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 32 | 0.3 |
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