This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,892.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McKees Rocks for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 484 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,455 | 35.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 304 | 7.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 243 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 584 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 363 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 495 | 12.1 |
| Master's degree | 128 | 3.1 |
| Professional school degree | 34 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | less than 0.1 |
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