This was 8.6 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 26,753.
93.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chaska for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,077 | 6.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,716 | 15.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 399 | 2.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 975 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,296 | 13.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,967 | 11.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,513 | 31.8 |
Master's degree | 1,836 | 10.6 |
Professional school degree | 312 | 1.8 |
Doctorate degree | 246 | 1.4 |