This was 14.8 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,750.
89.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dodge Center for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 185 | 10.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 577 | 32.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 86 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 125 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 221 | 12.3 |
| Associate's degree | 249 | 13.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 266 | 14.8 |
| Master's degree | 55 | 3.1 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 30 | 1.7 |
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