This was 12.2 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,117.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Machias for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 40 | 4.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 293 | 35 |
GED or alternative credential | 22 | 2.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 83 | 9.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 109 | 13 |
Associate's degree | 105 | 12.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 138 | 16.5 |
Master's degree | 46 | 5.5 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |