This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 179.
93.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Paton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 9 | 6.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 52 | 38.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 27 | 20.1 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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