This was 19.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,747.
97.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Roeland Park for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 123 | 2.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 452 | 9.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 146 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 255 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 834 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 347 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,756 | 36.9 |
| Master's degree | 721 | 15.1 |
| Professional school degree | 64 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 66 | 1.4 |
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