This was 17.6 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 552.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kiester for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 18 | 4.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 119 | 31.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 28 | 7.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 19 | 5.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 74 | 19.8 |
Associate's degree | 32 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 70 | 18.8 |
Master's degree | 8 | 2.1 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 1.3 |