This was 30.1 percent higher than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,372.
99.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in North Scituate for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 30 | 0.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 199 | 5.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 17 | 0.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 125 | 3.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 301 | 7.9 |
Associate's degree | 342 | 9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,621 | 42.6 |
Master's degree | 952 | 25 |
Professional school degree | 180 | 4.7 |
Doctorate degree | 39 | 1 |