This was 3.3 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,809.
87.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alcoa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 832 | 12.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,178 | 32.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 293 | 4.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 482 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 728 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 481 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,089 | 16.3 |
| Master's degree | 339 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 156 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 96 | 1.4 |
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