This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,609.
85.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jefferson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 177 | 14.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 405 | 32.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 34 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 77 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 243 | 19.7 |
| Associate's degree | 129 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 129 | 10.5 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.2 |
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