This was 26.3 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 124.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mertens for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4 | 5.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 29 | 42.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 10 | 14.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 7 | 10.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10 | 14.7 |
Associate's degree | 6 | 8.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2 | 2.9 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |