This was 2.4 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,283.
91.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bee Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 737 | 8.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,048 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 317 | 3.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 531 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,120 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 829 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,502 | 18.1 |
| Master's degree | 684 | 8.2 |
| Professional school degree | 281 | 3.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 269 | 3.2 |

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