This was 5.1 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,638.
86.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Thunderbolt for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 278 | 13.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 417 | 20.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 67 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 131 | 6.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 240 | 11.6 |
Associate's degree | 107 | 5.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 421 | 20.3 |
Master's degree | 306 | 14.8 |
Professional school degree | 86 | 4.2 |
Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.9 |