This was 2.6 percent lower than the state average of 33 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 652.
69.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mathiston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 134 | 30.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 77 | 17.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 38 | 8.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 26 | 5.9 |
| Associate's degree | 46 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 53 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 1.1 |
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