This was 14.8 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,574.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Clairton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 374 | 8.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,520 | 33.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 358 | 7.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 397 | 8.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 715 | 15.7 |
Associate's degree | 451 | 9.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 538 | 11.8 |
Master's degree | 114 | 2.5 |
Professional school degree | 30 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 62 | 1.4 |