This was 4.2 percent higher than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,386.
96.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Van Meter for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 32 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 246 | 28.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 22 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 58 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 111 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 14.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 25.2 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 27 | 3.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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