This was 2.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,799.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Plainwell for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 139 | 5.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 673 | 25 |
GED or alternative credential | 112 | 4.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 177 | 6.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 578 | 21.5 |
Associate's degree | 507 | 18.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 343 | 12.8 |
Master's degree | 145 | 5.4 |
Professional school degree | 13 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |