This was 17.2 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,525.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Traverse for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 366 | 3.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,692 | 14.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 426 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 682 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,744 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,147 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,165 | 27.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,620 | 14.3 |
| Professional school degree | 312 | 2.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 214 | 1.9 |
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