This was 45.7 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 688.
65.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ponemah for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 102 | 34.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 105 | 36 |
| GED or alternative credential | 19 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 32 | 11 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 26 | 8.9 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 2.7 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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