This was 18.2 percent lower than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,793.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benson for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 94 | 9.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 347 | 34.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 58 | 5.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 66 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 167 | 16.8 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 1.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 158 | 15.9 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 3.6 |
| Professional school degree | 51 | 5.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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