This was 17 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,294.
85.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Honesdale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 471 | 14.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,033 | 32.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 245 | 7.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 285 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 384 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 236 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 284 | 8.9 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 59 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.8 |
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