This was 11.7 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,852.
61.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sweetwater for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,921 | 38.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,383 | 21.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 212 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 338 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,136 | 7.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,289 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,490 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 425 | 2.8 |
| Professional school degree | 149 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 98 | 0.6 |
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