This was 14.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,937.
83.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hillside for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 914 | 16.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,489 | 26.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 213 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 356 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,023 | 18.2 |
| Associate's degree | 339 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 935 | 16.7 |
| Master's degree | 274 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 31 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.6 |
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