This was 19.9 percent lower than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,605.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gardner for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,705 | 11 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,192 | 27 |
GED or alternative credential | 912 | 5.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,625 | 10.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,061 | 13.3 |
Associate's degree | 2,088 | 13.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,959 | 12.6 |
Master's degree | 860 | 5.5 |
Professional school degree | 61 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 47 | 0.3 |