This was 6.6 percent lower than the state average of 44.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,256.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Velva for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 51 | 6.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 226 | 26.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 64 | 7.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 63 | 7.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 116 | 13.8 |
Associate's degree | 145 | 17.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 141 | 16.7 |
Master's degree | 30 | 3.6 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.7 |