This was 4.1 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,478.
80.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hillcrest for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,009 | 19.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 850 | 16.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 179 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 219 | 4.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 749 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 452 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,173 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 457 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 49 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 65 | 1.2 |
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