This was 8.9 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,520.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brookfield for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 878 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,372 | 18.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 325 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 605 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,819 | 14.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,157 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,355 | 26.5 |
| Master's degree | 1,774 | 14 |
| Professional school degree | 231 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 137 | 1.1 |
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