This was 18.4 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,559.
77.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dumfries for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 683 | 22.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 681 | 22.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 78 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 213 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 463 | 15.5 |
| Associate's degree | 214 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 397 | 13.3 |
| Master's degree | 196 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 56 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | less than 0.1 |
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