This was 8.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,634.
90.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Paola for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 362 | 9.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,218 | 32.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 88 | 2.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 217 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 582 | 15.6 |
Associate's degree | 219 | 5.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 586 | 15.7 |
Master's degree | 312 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 79 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 73 | 2 |