This was 15.5 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,876.
91.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gowanda for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 156 | 8.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 655 | 35.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 147 | 8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 116 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 206 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 298 | 16.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 119 | 6.4 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 6.8 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 1 |
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