This was 5.7 percent lower than the state average of 52.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,213.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Great Barrington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 147 | 9.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 492 | 30.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 70 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 76 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 83 | 5.1 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 239 | 14.7 |
| Master's degree | 373 | 23 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 58 | 3.6 |
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