This was 9.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,272.
95.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Big Bend for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 44 | 4.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 324 | 33.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 30 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 89 | 9.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 171 | 17.7 |
| Associate's degree | 111 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 15.1 |
| Master's degree | 43 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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