This was 16.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 904.
92.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Emerson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 43 | 7.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 227 | 39.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 12 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 65 | 11.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 73 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 75 | 13.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 36 | 6.3 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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