This was 15.8 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 797.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pentwater for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 68 | 9.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 131 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 12 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 38 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 67 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 5.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 232 | 32.8 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 11.3 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 3.5 |
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