This was 21.5 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 185.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Altamont for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 7 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 29 | 24 |
| GED or alternative credential | 26 | 21.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 31 | 25.6 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 9.1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 1.7 |

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