This was 11.9 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 348.
88.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Murchison for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 28 | 11.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 59 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 7.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 18 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 55 | 22.9 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 8.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 33 | 13.8 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 4.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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