This was 11.9 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 990.
83.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cattaraugus for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 113 | 16.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 198 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 44 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 27 | 4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 61 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 99 | 14.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 76 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.4 |
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