This was 22.9 percent lower than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,323.
87.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Athol for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 704 | 12.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,917 | 32.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 418 | 7.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 336 | 5.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 742 | 12.7 |
Associate's degree | 610 | 10.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 798 | 13.7 |
Master's degree | 239 | 4.1 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 57 | 1 |