This was 19.9 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,229.
83.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Bangor for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 504 | 16.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,328 | 43.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 74 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 275 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 239 | 7.8 |
| Associate's degree | 151 | 4.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 347 | 11.3 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | less than 0.1 |
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