This was 15.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 527.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mecosta for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 60 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 180 | 42.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 33 | 7.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 29 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19 | 4.5 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 4.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 51 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 0.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 29 | 6.8 |
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