This was 5.2 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,726.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Paxtang for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 160 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 187 | 16.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 20 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 49 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 193 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 141 | 12.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 20.2 |
| Master's degree | 133 | 11.8 |
| Professional school degree | 16 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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