This was 7.1 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 206.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hughesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 8 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 52 | 37.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3 | 2.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 14 | 10.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 19 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 28.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 2.2 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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