This was 15.3 percent higher than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,512.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nahant for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 70 | 2.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 457 | 16.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 32 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 165 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 194 | 6.9 |
| Associate's degree | 145 | 5.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 982 | 34.8 |
| Master's degree | 535 | 18.9 |
| Professional school degree | 127 | 4.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 118 | 4.2 |
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