This was 12.5 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,976.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Watervliet for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,029 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,466 | 19.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 443 | 6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 646 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,288 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 795 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,086 | 14.8 |
| Master's degree | 516 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 81 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | less than 0.1 |
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