This was 35.9 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 28,690.
98.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Forest Hills for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 320 | 1.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,566 | 8.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 180 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 799 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,888 | 9.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,415 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,375 | 38.1 |
| Master's degree | 3,767 | 19.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,613 | 8.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 442 | 2.3 |
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