This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,518.
79.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rome for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,008 | 20.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,008 | 20.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,484 | 6.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,457 | 6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,261 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 1,747 | 7.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,246 | 13.4 |
Master's degree | 1,874 | 7.8 |
Professional school degree | 641 | 2.7 |
Doctorate degree | 440 | 1.8 |