This was 11.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,035.
87.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burnsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 186 | 12.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 410 | 27.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 66 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 114 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 252 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 136 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 201 | 13.6 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 27 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.6 |
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