This was 15.3 percent lower than the state average of 31.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,747.
80.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Poinsett County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,122 | 19.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,773 | 35.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,483 | 9.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 974 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,252 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 720 | 4.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,341 | 8.3 |
| Master's degree | 439 | 2.7 |
| Professional school degree | 73 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | less than 0.1 |
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