This was 5.2 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,535.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Swartz Creek for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 230 | 6.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 840 | 22.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 196 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 341 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 888 | 23.4 |
| Associate's degree | 639 | 16.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 461 | 12.1 |
| Master's degree | 189 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.4 |
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