This was 25.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,408.
75.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Emporia for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 860 | 24.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 875 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 187 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 302 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 483 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 345 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 8.6 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 1.8 |
| Professional school degree | 35 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.3 |
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