This was 17 percent higher than the state average of 42.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,032.
97.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Whitefish for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 174 | 2.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,006 | 16 |
| GED or alternative credential | 195 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 510 | 8.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 663 | 10.5 |
| Associate's degree | 290 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,391 | 37.9 |
| Master's degree | 661 | 10.5 |
| Professional school degree | 320 | 5.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 94 | 1.5 |
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