This was 14.6 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,415.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tappan for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 520 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 762 | 14.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 94 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 193 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 432 | 8.4 |
| Associate's degree | 317 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,582 | 30.9 |
| Master's degree | 863 | 16.9 |
| Professional school degree | 275 | 5.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 83 | 1.6 |
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