This was 1.2 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 67,368.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Blue Earth County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,125 | 5.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,422 | 23.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,352 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,287 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,656 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 5,013 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,086 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 3,252 | 8.2 |
| Professional school degree | 514 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 799 | 2 |
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