This was 10.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,279.
94.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pella for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 351 | 5.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,618 | 26 |
| GED or alternative credential | 117 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 285 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 624 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 522 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,892 | 30.3 |
| Master's degree | 570 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 144 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 112 | 1.8 |
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