This was 6.7 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,283.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Green Cove Springs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 716 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,369 | 22.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 472 | 7.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 602 | 9.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 860 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 544 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,077 | 17.7 |
| Master's degree | 330 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 87 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.3 |
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