This was 20.9 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,512.
70.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pelican Rapids for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 432 | 29.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 363 | 24.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 32 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 99 | 6.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 142 | 9.6 |
Associate's degree | 131 | 8.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 228 | 15.5 |
Master's degree | 36 | 2.4 |
Professional school degree | 10 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |