This was 19.6 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,812.
87.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dunkirk for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,059 | 12.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,472 | 29.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 919 | 10.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 668 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,080 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 1,042 | 12.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 749 | 8.9 |
| Master's degree | 392 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 14 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 58 | 0.7 |
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