This was 23.2 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 777.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Houtzdale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 52 | 9.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 272 | 49 |
| GED or alternative credential | 22 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 59 | 10.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 51 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 9.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 29 | 5.2 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 1.8 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.4 |
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