This was 10.1 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,817.
82.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Painesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,050 | 17.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,458 | 29.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 714 | 6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,079 | 9.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,284 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,227 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,476 | 12.5 |
| Master's degree | 453 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 63 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 48 | 0.4 |
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