This was 14.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,571.
80.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palm River-Clair Mel CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,135 | 19.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,018 | 31.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 885 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 870 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,885 | 11.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,047 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,974 | 12.4 |
| Master's degree | 756 | 4.8 |
| Professional school degree | 248 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 48 | 0.3 |
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