This was 8.2 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,408.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Abernathy for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 278 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 502 | 26.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 159 | 8.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 163 | 8.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 248 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 64 | 3.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 17.3 |
| Master's degree | 168 | 8.7 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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