This was 21.4 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,267.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orting for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 357 | 6.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,849 | 34.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 312 | 5.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 612 | 11.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 901 | 16.7 |
| Associate's degree | 445 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 639 | 11.8 |
| Master's degree | 265 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 18 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.2 |
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