This was 12.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,384.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Half Moon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 263 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,428 | 28.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 308 | 6.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 450 | 9.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,055 | 21.3 |
| Associate's degree | 620 | 12.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 667 | 13.5 |
| Master's degree | 107 | 2.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 52 | 1.1 |
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