This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,711.
86.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burns for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 169 | 13.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 458 | 37.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 75 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 96 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 207 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 70 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 7.7 |
| Master's degree | 42 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 1.1 |
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