This was 12.7 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,712.
82.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in MacArthur for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 221 | 17.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 535 | 42.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 126 | 9.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 121 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 160 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 0.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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