This was 35.8 percent higher than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 47,603.
98.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chesterfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 557 | 1.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,061 | 9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 435 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,215 | 3.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,669 | 10.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,529 | 4.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,648 | 34.1 |
| Master's degree | 7,640 | 22.4 |
| Professional school degree | 2,342 | 6.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,065 | 6 |
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