This was 8.2 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,996.
83.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hennessey for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 291 | 16.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 577 | 32.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 47 | 2.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 129 | 7.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 252 | 14.4 |
Associate's degree | 54 | 3.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 267 | 15.2 |
Master's degree | 102 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 31 | 1.8 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.3 |