This was 9.6 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,366.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Red Wing for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 830 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,251 | 28.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 520 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 916 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,570 | 13.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,473 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,863 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 858 | 7.4 |
| Professional school degree | 265 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 39 | 0.3 |

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