This was 6.4 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,891.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Flushing for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 293 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,420 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 180 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 418 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 722 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 779 | 13.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,176 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 537 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 78 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.2 |
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