This was 16.5 percent lower than the state average of 38.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,824.
75.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jerome for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,651 | 24.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,606 | 23.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 405 | 6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 703 | 10.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 926 | 13.7 |
Associate's degree | 741 | 10.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 584 | 8.6 |
Master's degree | 130 | 1.9 |
Professional school degree | 19 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.3 |