This was 13 percent higher than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,974.
85.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hazard for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 526 | 14.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 575 | 15.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 176 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 81 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 611 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 693 | 18.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 437 | 11.8 |
| Master's degree | 408 | 11.1 |
| Professional school degree | 70 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 111 | 3 |
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