This was 2.8 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,582.
83.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pocahontas city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 710 | 16.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,213 | 27.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 327 | 7.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 290 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 571 | 13.1 |
| Associate's degree | 521 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 431 | 9.9 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 3.1 |
| Professional school degree | 62 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 93 | 2.1 |
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