This was 17.5 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,245.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pendleton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 266 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 304 | 14.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 106 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 164 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 102 | 4.7 |
| Associate's degree | 205 | 9.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 668 | 30.9 |
| Master's degree | 203 | 9.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 142 | 6.6 |
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