This was 21.6 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 448.
74.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hermleigh for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 64 | 25.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 92 | 36.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 10 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 15 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 27 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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