This was 1.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,030.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Primghar for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 37 | 5.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 196 | 30.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 19 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 42 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 77 | 11.8 |
| Associate's degree | 126 | 19.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 18.1 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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