This was 16.1 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,378.
91.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sleepy Eye for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 211 | 8.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 756 | 31.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 123 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 126 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 411 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 279 | 11.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 446 | 18.6 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 1.2 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 0.3 |
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