This was 20.4 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,561.
70.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mercedes for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,012 | 29.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,521 | 25 |
| GED or alternative credential | 523 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 458 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,776 | 17.6 |
| Associate's degree | 534 | 5.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 675 | 6.7 |
| Master's degree | 539 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.3 |
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