This was 21.4 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 852.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Merrill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 309 | 55.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 13 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 54 | 9.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 49 | 8.8 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 4.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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