This was 10.2 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,609.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hales Corners for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 181 | 3.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,274 | 23.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 151 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 390 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 579 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 780 | 14.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,461 | 27.2 |
| Master's degree | 458 | 8.5 |
| Professional school degree | 75 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 0.2 |
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