This was 7 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,163.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Vero Beach for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,121 | 8.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,764 | 20.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 892 | 6.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 753 | 5.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,632 | 12 |
Associate's degree | 1,231 | 9 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,164 | 23.2 |
Master's degree | 1,371 | 10.1 |
Professional school degree | 538 | 3.9 |
Doctorate degree | 171 | 1.3 |