This was 16.7 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 445.
84.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 50 | 15.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 146 | 45.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 6 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 24 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25 | 7.8 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 9.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 15 | 4.7 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 2.5 |

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