This was 29.4 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,541.
93.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Piermont for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 143 | 6.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 169 | 7.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 72 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 33 | 1.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 103 | 4.8 |
| Associate's degree | 186 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 773 | 36.1 |
| Master's degree | 466 | 21.8 |
| Professional school degree | 98 | 4.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 97 | 4.5 |
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