This was 17 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 863.
89.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nickerson for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 66 | 10.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 157 | 25.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 38 | 6.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 112 | 18.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 79 | 13 |
Associate's degree | 50 | 8.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 68 | 11.2 |
Master's degree | 36 | 5.9 |
Professional school degree | 2 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |