This was 2.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,840.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Etowah for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 717 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,121 | 17.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 354 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 534 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,059 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 767 | 12.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,087 | 17.4 |
| Master's degree | 495 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 106 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |
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