This was 13.6 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,417.
96.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Downs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 27 | 3.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 177 | 20 |
| GED or alternative credential | 37 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 39 | 4.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 97 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 7.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 41.7 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 6.8 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 6 | 0.7 |
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