This was 30 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,757.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Allendale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 137 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 333 | 7.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 0.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 191 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 325 | 7.4 |
| Associate's degree | 166 | 3.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,909 | 43.4 |
| Master's degree | 1,032 | 23.5 |
| Professional school degree | 197 | 4.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 101 | 2.3 |
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