This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,748.
70.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tompkinsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 498 | 29.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 574 | 33.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 62 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 92 | 5.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 175 | 10.3 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 5.3 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 3.6 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 19 | 1.1 |
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