This was 12.2 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,817.
85.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ephrata for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,390 | 14.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,242 | 34.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 432 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 645 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 984 | 10.5 |
| Associate's degree | 644 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,486 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 507 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 46 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.3 |
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