This was 13.6 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,685.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rural Retreat for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 139 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 361 | 30.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 119 | 10.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 91 | 7.8 |
| Associate's degree | 144 | 12.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 174 | 14.9 |
| Master's degree | 64 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.5 |
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