This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,822.
86.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pontoon Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 527 | 13.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 878 | 23.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 447 | 11.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 378 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 571 | 15.1 |
| Associate's degree | 406 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 409 | 10.8 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 2.6 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 53 | 1.4 |
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