This was 22 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,509.
86.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nekoosa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 231 | 13.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 629 | 36.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 63 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 195 | 11.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 265 | 15.4 |
| Associate's degree | 172 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 137 | 7.9 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 1.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.5 |
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