This was 16.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,076.
73.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Haverstraw for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,071 | 26.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,090 | 26.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 303 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 285 | 3.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 791 | 10.1 |
| Associate's degree | 518 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,237 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 478 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 56 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 21 | 0.3 |
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