This was 10.2 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,181.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jersey Shore for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 194 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,219 | 46.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 60 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 119 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 237 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 455 | 17.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 276 | 10.4 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 2.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.7 |
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