This was 9.8 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,118.
96.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mechanic Falls for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 49 | 3.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 546 | 38.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 53 | 3.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 294 | 21 |
Associate's degree | 260 | 18.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 192 | 13.7 |
Master's degree | 9 | 0.6 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |