This was 26.4 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,051.
85.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dover Plains for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 135 | 14.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 254 | 27.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 167 | 18.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 32 | 3.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 142 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 4.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 110 | 12.1 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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