This was 15 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,313.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Melcher-Dallas city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 53 | 6.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 296 | 33.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 44 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 88 | 10.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 163 | 18.7 |
| Associate's degree | 90 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 14.1 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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