This was 12.3 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,484.
91.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Massillon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,063 | 8.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 8,751 | 37.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,216 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,044 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,235 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,831 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,947 | 12.7 |
| Master's degree | 879 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 138 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 93 | 0.4 |
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