This was 26.8 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 571.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Machias for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 14 | 3.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 184 | 41.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 40 | 9.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 27 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 90 | 20.4 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 5.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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