This was 1.1 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 34,176.
93.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nicollet County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,376 | 6.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,991 | 22.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 475 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,599 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,276 | 14.7 |
| Associate's degree | 2,868 | 12.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,092 | 22.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,589 | 7.1 |
| Professional school degree | 371 | 1.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 594 | 2.7 |
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