This was 8.1 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,340.
89.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pearl River for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,130 | 10.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,540 | 13.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 229 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 644 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,504 | 13.6 |
| Associate's degree | 651 | 5.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,853 | 25.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,996 | 18 |
| Professional school degree | 248 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 283 | 2.6 |
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