This was 10.7 percent higher than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,373.
99.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ruhenstroth for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2 | 0.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 233 | 21.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 23 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 79 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 274 | 24.9 |
| Associate's degree | 201 | 18.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 20.8 |
| Master's degree | 51 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 10 | 0.9 |
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