This was 15.9 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,801.
93.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kirtland for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 309 | 6.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,027 | 20.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 142 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 401 | 8.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 407 | 8.3 |
| Associate's degree | 508 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,338 | 27.2 |
| Master's degree | 604 | 12.3 |
| Professional school degree | 164 | 3.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.5 |
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