This was 20.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,053.
84.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Metropolis for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 694 | 15.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,502 | 34.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 215 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 387 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 592 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 407 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 412 | 9.4 |
| Master's degree | 157 | 3.6 |
| Professional school degree | 32 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.1 |
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