This was 13 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,870.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in River Falls for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 479 | 5.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,548 | 18.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 200 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 433 | 5.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,049 | 12.8 |
Associate's degree | 1,073 | 13.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,142 | 26.1 |
Master's degree | 939 | 11.4 |
Professional school degree | 203 | 2.5 |
Doctorate degree | 135 | 1.6 |