This was 3.6 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,835.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hellertown for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 247 | 5.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,324 | 31.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 100 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 328 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 601 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 458 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 642 | 15.5 |
| Master's degree | 364 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 38 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 50 | 1.2 |
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