This was 1.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,028.
95 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Garden Plain for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 27 | 5 |
Regular high school diploma | 118 | 22 |
GED or alternative credential | 13 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 79 | 14.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 80 | 14.9 |
Associate's degree | 24 | 4.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 157 | 29.2 |
Master's degree | 35 | 6.5 |
Professional school degree | 3 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.2 |