This was 7.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,191.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merriam for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 488 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,517 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 193 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 706 | 8.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,190 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 939 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,958 | 23.9 |
| Master's degree | 951 | 11.6 |
| Professional school degree | 197 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 41 | 0.5 |
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