This was 19.8 percent higher than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,157.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Erie town for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 444 | 2.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,391 | 7.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 334 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 938 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,211 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,012 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,398 | 36.3 |
| Master's degree | 3,552 | 20.1 |
| Professional school degree | 553 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 814 | 4.6 |
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