This was 12.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,865.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Erie for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 48 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 327 | 27.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 59 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 59 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 321 | 27.3 |
| Associate's degree | 116 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 157 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 86 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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