This was 1.1 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,388.
93.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Horseheads for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 282 | 6.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,350 | 30.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 130 | 2.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 299 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 393 | 8.8 |
Associate's degree | 691 | 15.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 749 | 16.7 |
Master's degree | 445 | 9.9 |
Professional school degree | 76 | 1.7 |
Doctorate degree | 63 | 1.4 |