This was 0.4 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,861.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McMechen for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 114 | 9.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 469 | 38.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 39 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 77 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 166 | 13.7 |
Associate's degree | 118 | 9.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 125 | 10.3 |
Master's degree | 76 | 6.3 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 25 | 2.1 |