This was 1.8 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 800.
95.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hingham for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 24 | 4.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 136 | 26.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 24 | 4.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 50 | 9.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 55 | 10.7 |
Associate's degree | 78 | 15.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 124 | 24.2 |
Master's degree | 13 | 2.5 |
Professional school degree | 7 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.2 |