This was 2.5 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,984.
91.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East York for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 533 | 8.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,014 | 31.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 217 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 283 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 527 | 8.3 |
| Associate's degree | 579 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,254 | 19.8 |
| Master's degree | 731 | 11.6 |
| Professional school degree | 114 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 70 | 1.1 |
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