This was 8.5 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,684.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Meadville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 593 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,423 | 41.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 380 | 4.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 402 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 727 | 8.9 |
| Associate's degree | 707 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,202 | 14.7 |
| Master's degree | 485 | 5.9 |
| Professional school degree | 176 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 93 | 1.1 |
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