This was 15.4 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,759.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Shelbina for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population | 
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 112 | 9.4 | 
| Regular high school diploma | 413 | 34.5 | 
| GED or alternative credential | 61 | 5.1 | 
| Some college, less than 1 year | 117 | 9.8 | 
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 224 | 18.7 | 
| Associate's degree | 50 | 4.2 | 
| Bachelor's degree | 163 | 13.6 | 
| Master's degree | 39 | 3.3 | 
| Professional school degree | 18 | 1.5 | 
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 | 

 
               
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