This was 6.5 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,782.
93.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gates for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 211 | 6.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 924 | 27 |
GED or alternative credential | 158 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 344 | 10 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 425 | 12.4 |
Associate's degree | 606 | 17.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 552 | 16.1 |
Master's degree | 173 | 5 |
Professional school degree | 23 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 11 | 0.3 |