This was 7.6 percent higher than the state average of 40.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,678.
95.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dell Rapids for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 121 | 4.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 626 | 24.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 115 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 167 | 6.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 308 | 11.9 |
| Associate's degree | 451 | 17.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 546 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 183 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 48 | 1.8 |
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