This was 10.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 29,691.
89.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rahway for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,198 | 10.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,694 | 31.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 692 | 3.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,006 | 4.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,873 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 1,334 | 6.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,081 | 19.2 |
Master's degree | 1,786 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 376 | 1.8 |
Doctorate degree | 192 | 0.9 |