This was 10 percent lower than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,755.
82.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Choctaw County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,603 | 17.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,831 | 30.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 515 | 5.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 707 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,287 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,068 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 761 | 8.2 |
| Master's degree | 374 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 44 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 73 | 0.8 |
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