This was 13.3 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 40,805.
84.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Wilkes-Barre city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,935 | 15.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,183 | 35.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,275 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,779 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,633 | 10.1 |
| Associate's degree | 2,412 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,117 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 1,138 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 267 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 262 | 1 |
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