This was 7.3 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,716.
93 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Owatonna for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,204 | 7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,523 | 26.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 546 | 3.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,122 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,718 | 15.8 |
| Associate's degree | 2,003 | 11.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,391 | 19.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,220 | 7.1 |
| Professional school degree | 320 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 119 | 0.7 |
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