This was 19.2 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,752.
95.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Yarmouth for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 195 | 4.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 535 | 13.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 42 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 83 | 2.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 685 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 273 | 6.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,174 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 857 | 21.2 |
| Professional school degree | 97 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 102 | 2.5 |
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