This was 21.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,429.
91.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gardner for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 92 | 8.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 380 | 36.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 85 | 8.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 85 | 8.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 161 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 73 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 126 | 12.2 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.7 |
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