This was 1.6 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,723.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Beacon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 713 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,910 | 19.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 507 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 735 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,229 | 12.6 |
| Associate's degree | 963 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,119 | 21.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,312 | 13.4 |
| Professional school degree | 142 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 140 | 1.4 |
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