This was 25.9 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,906.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Long Branch for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 133 | 2.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 757 | 13.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 37 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 127 | 2.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 406 | 7.4 |
| Associate's degree | 275 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,629 | 29.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,399 | 25.6 |
| Professional school degree | 423 | 7.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 286 | 5.2 |
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