This was 30.3 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,017.
61 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pearson for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 484 | 39 |
Regular high school diploma | 422 | 34 |
GED or alternative credential | 43 | 3.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 22 | 1.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 147 | 11.8 |
Associate's degree | 74 | 6 |
Bachelor's degree | 26 | 2.1 |
Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.8 |