This was 17.3 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,016.
84.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merrill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 93 | 15.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 189 | 31.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 21 | 3.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 73 | 12.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 84 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 67 | 11.1 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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