This was 7.3 percent higher than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 46,139.
87.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Huntington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,576 | 12.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,888 | 23.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,730 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,654 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,895 | 16.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,030 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,648 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 2,522 | 8.6 |
| Professional school degree | 794 | 2.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 625 | 2.1 |
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