This was 28.4 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 161.
79.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shirleysburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 23 | 20.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 65 | 58.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 7 | 6.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2 | 1.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 0 | 0 |
Associate's degree | 8 | 7.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 5 | 4.5 |
Master's degree | 1 | 0.9 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |