This was 5.5 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,146.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Stoughton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 465 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,900 | 21.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 442 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 629 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,178 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 916 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,158 | 24.7 |
| Master's degree | 813 | 9.3 |
| Professional school degree | 164 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 84 | 1 |
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