This was 27.1 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,721.
98.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 26 | 1.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 290 | 12.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 42 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 93 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 290 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 268 | 11.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 853 | 35.8 |
| Master's degree | 415 | 17.4 |
| Professional school degree | 67 | 2.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 36 | 1.5 |
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