This was 3.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 60,337.
89.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sanford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 4,164 | 10.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 10,441 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,277 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,230 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,984 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 4,667 | 11.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,248 | 17.6 |
| Master's degree | 2,449 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 579 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 180 | 0.4 |
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