This was 8.4 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,074.
98.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ship Bottom for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 16 | 1.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 183 | 19.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 55 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 147 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 322 | 34.7 |
| Master's degree | 121 | 13.1 |
| Professional school degree | 27 | 2.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 1.1 |
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