This was 6.2 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,754.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fergus Falls for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 970 | 9.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,226 | 22.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 216 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 622 | 6.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,753 | 17.5 |
Associate's degree | 1,594 | 15.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,944 | 19.4 |
Master's degree | 418 | 4.2 |
Professional school degree | 150 | 1.5 |
Doctorate degree | 112 | 1.1 |