This was 15.2 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,063.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Purcellville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 362 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 731 | 11.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 80 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 241 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 916 | 14.7 |
| Associate's degree | 623 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,985 | 31.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,092 | 17.5 |
| Professional school degree | 100 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 99 | 1.6 |
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