This was 11 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,495.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pleasant Hill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 77 | 8.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 427 | 45.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 39 | 4.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 61 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 87 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 94 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 107 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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