This was 7.8 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,568.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Belton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,109 | 7.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,190 | 33 |
| GED or alternative credential | 730 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,373 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,564 | 16.3 |
| Associate's degree | 1,091 | 6.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,656 | 16.9 |
| Master's degree | 843 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 51 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 106 | 0.7 |
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