This was 15.6 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,231.
90.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Altamont for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 164 | 9.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 538 | 32.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 70 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 76 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 355 | 21.2 |
| Associate's degree | 248 | 14.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 186 | 11.1 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 1.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.2 |
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