This was 16.1 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 158.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Taunton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 6 | 6.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 35 | 37.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 16 | 17.2 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 15.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 10 | 10.8 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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