This was 5.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,351.
89.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Charles for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 538 | 10.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,549 | 31.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 249 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 335 | 6.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 545 | 10.9 |
| Associate's degree | 778 | 15.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 755 | 15.2 |
| Master's degree | 204 | 4.1 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 0.5 |
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