This was 6.1 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,991.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Grand Haven for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 568 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,962 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 214 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 527 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,160 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 830 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,831 | 22.4 |
| Master's degree | 793 | 9.7 |
| Professional school degree | 139 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 136 | 1.7 |

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