This was 2.3 percent higher than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 268,378.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Wayne for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 19,328 | 11 |
Regular high school diploma | 42,608 | 24.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 7,795 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 12,044 | 6.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 26,296 | 15 |
Associate's degree | 17,636 | 10.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 33,037 | 18.9 |
Master's degree | 12,593 | 7.2 |
Professional school degree | 2,283 | 1.3 |
Doctorate degree | 1,505 | 0.9 |