This was 4.2 percent lower than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,699.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tunkhannock for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 75 | 5.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 445 | 34.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 50 | 3.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 98 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 142 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 140 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 179 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 132 | 10.3 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.7 |
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