This was 5.8 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,550.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Beattystown for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 266 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 715 | 24.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 0.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 139 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 223 | 7.7 |
| Associate's degree | 365 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 797 | 27.4 |
| Master's degree | 309 | 10.6 |
| Professional school degree | 60 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.6 |
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