This was 15.3 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,987.
81.2 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 | 281 | 18.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 496 | 33.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 43 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 76 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 203 | 13.6 |
| Associate's degree | 106 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 209 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 71 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.2 |
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