This was 8.5 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,356.
89.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Moundsville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 683 | 10.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 3,109 | 46.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 569 | 8.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 381 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 531 | 8 |
Associate's degree | 713 | 10.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 278 | 4.2 |
Master's degree | 312 | 4.7 |
Professional school degree | 36 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.2 |