This was 11.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,182.
97.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bethel for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 63 | 2.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 658 | 21.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 95 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 357 | 11.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 774 | 25.6 |
| Associate's degree | 445 | 14.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 425 | 14.1 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 34 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 18 | 0.6 |
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