This was 44.4 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,855.
99.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Grand Rapids for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 54 | 0.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 337 | 4.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 48 | 0.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 259 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 524 | 6.9 |
| Associate's degree | 396 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,044 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 2,000 | 26.3 |
| Professional school degree | 686 | 9 |
| Doctorate degree | 266 | 3.5 |
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