This was 2.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,489.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Herscher for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 34 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 323 | 30.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 57 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 99 | 9.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 104 | 9.9 |
| Associate's degree | 88 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 198 | 18.9 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 10.6 |
| Professional school degree | 32 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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