This was 7 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,757.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shepherdsville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,306 | 14.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,441 | 27 |
GED or alternative credential | 957 | 10.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 711 | 7.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,216 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 765 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,163 | 12.9 |
Master's degree | 441 | 4.9 |
Professional school degree | 11 | 0.1 |
Doctorate degree | 21 | 0.2 |