This was 3.6 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,116.
92.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Manistee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 341 | 7.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,051 | 23.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 163 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 442 | 10 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 819 | 18.6 |
| Associate's degree | 570 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 693 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 219 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 72 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 30 | 0.7 |
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