This was 5.5 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,630.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Barnegat for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 82 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 712 | 27.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 42 | 1.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 302 | 11.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 387 | 14.7 |
| Associate's degree | 282 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 610 | 23.2 |
| Master's degree | 134 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 17 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 56 | 2.1 |
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