This was 14.4 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,723.
87.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shively for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,325 | 12.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,217 | 30.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,013 | 9.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 793 | 7.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,163 | 20.5 |
Associate's degree | 625 | 5.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 950 | 9 |
Master's degree | 362 | 3.4 |
Professional school degree | 61 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 23 | 0.2 |