This was 12.3 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,178.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Petersburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 56 | 7.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 263 | 33.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 21 | 2.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 121 | 15.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 111 | 14.1 |
Associate's degree | 82 | 10.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 91 | 11.6 |
Master's degree | 42 | 5.3 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |