This was 19.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 442.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ruma for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 38 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 92 | 31.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 26 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 28 | 9.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 37 | 12.6 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 5.8 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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