This was 11.4 percent higher than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,110.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in San Miguel County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 191 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,101 | 17.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 84 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 200 | 3.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 786 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 302 | 4.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,546 | 41.5 |
| Master's degree | 610 | 9.9 |
| Professional school degree | 256 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 63 | 1 |
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