This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,104.
83.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Walnut Ridge city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 583 | 16.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 790 | 22.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 217 | 6.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 417 | 12 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 760 | 21.8 |
Associate's degree | 108 | 3.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 325 | 9.3 |
Master's degree | 247 | 7.1 |
Professional school degree | 10 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.8 |