This was 4.5 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 47,075.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mentor for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,423 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,459 | 27.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 849 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,759 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,680 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 3,376 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,165 | 20.5 |
| Master's degree | 3,472 | 9.9 |
| Professional school degree | 471 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 262 | 0.8 |
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