This was 13.8 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,749.
86.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ironton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,004 | 13.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,136 | 42 |
| GED or alternative credential | 385 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 359 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 807 | 10.8 |
| Associate's degree | 561 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 819 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 295 | 3.9 |
| Professional school degree | 34 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 75 | 1 |
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