This was 1.7 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,041.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chestnut Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 368 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,018 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 134 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 186 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 755 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 284 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 925 | 19.6 |
| Master's degree | 709 | 15 |
| Professional school degree | 172 | 3.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 179 | 3.8 |
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