This was 10.9 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,802.
80.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Palmetto for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 585 | 19.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 794 | 26 |
GED or alternative credential | 139 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 182 | 6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 459 | 15 |
Associate's degree | 264 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 249 | 8.2 |
Master's degree | 290 | 9.5 |
Professional school degree | 91 | 3 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |