This was 21.2 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,665.
78.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dawson Springs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 404 | 21.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 715 | 38.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 200 | 10.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 109 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 208 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 77 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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