This was 15.5 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,589.
91.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Martins Ferry for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 422 | 8.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,087 | 44 |
| GED or alternative credential | 188 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 334 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 656 | 13.8 |
| Associate's degree | 479 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 452 | 9.5 |
| Master's degree | 73 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 43 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.1 |
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