This was 0.8 percent higher than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 959.
92.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benkelman for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 44 | 7.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 165 | 26.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 7 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 39 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 91 | 14.7 |
| Associate's degree | 84 | 13.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 15.4 |
| Master's degree | 67 | 10.8 |
| Professional school degree | 26 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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