This was 5.3 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,716.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Farmville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 460 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 704 | 22.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 136 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 158 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 550 | 17.4 |
| Associate's degree | 431 | 13.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 511 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 191 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 27 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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