This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,487.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dolton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,375 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,490 | 24.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 573 | 3.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,223 | 8.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,787 | 26.1 |
Associate's degree | 1,425 | 9.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,748 | 12 |
Master's degree | 845 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 25 | 0.2 |
Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.1 |