This was 13.8 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 747.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Karlstad for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 21 | 3.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 232 | 42.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 20 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 30 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 52 | 9.6 |
| Associate's degree | 43 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 21.5 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 19 | 3.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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