This was 19.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,788.
93.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Onawa for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 131 | 6.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 710 | 34.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 138 | 6.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 199 | 9.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 418 | 20.6 |
Associate's degree | 225 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 136 | 6.7 |
Master's degree | 58 | 2.9 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 19 | 0.9 |