This was 0.2 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,940.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ponca for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,902 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,825 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 913 | 5.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,521 | 9.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,334 | 14.6 |
| Associate's degree | 2,010 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,575 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 636 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 78 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 153 | 1 |
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