This was 9.2 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,362.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in River Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 329 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,513 | 37.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 127 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 360 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 456 | 11.3 |
| Associate's degree | 455 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 482 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 244 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 59 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 26 | 0.6 |

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