This was 13 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,066.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Forked River for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 157 | 4.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,429 | 40.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 98 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 227 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 412 | 11.6 |
| Associate's degree | 317 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 604 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 216 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 66 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 17 | 0.5 |
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