This was 11.6 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,429.
90.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Niles for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,274 | 9.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,628 | 41.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 384 | 2.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 651 | 4.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,012 | 14.9 |
Associate's degree | 897 | 6.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,907 | 14.2 |
Master's degree | 572 | 4.2 |
Professional school degree | 37 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 107 | 0.8 |