This was 0.7 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,684.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gettysburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 406 | 10.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 961 | 25.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 183 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 203 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 476 | 12.4 |
| Associate's degree | 152 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 641 | 16.8 |
| Master's degree | 503 | 13.2 |
| Professional school degree | 40 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 259 | 6.8 |
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