This was 17.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,990.
95.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Maquoketa for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 191 | 4.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,575 | 37.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 179 | 4.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 486 | 11.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 737 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 388 | 9.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 413 | 9.9 |
Master's degree | 161 | 3.9 |
Professional school degree | 31 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |