This was 10.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 19,950.
77.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Buena Vista County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,761 | 22.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,508 | 28.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 244 | 2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 637 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,508 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 1,216 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,798 | 14.4 |
| Master's degree | 522 | 4.2 |
| Professional school degree | 143 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 130 | 1 |
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