This was 26.1 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,762.
71.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Yoakum for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,059 | 28.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,385 | 37.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 101 | 2.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 206 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 521 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 135 | 3.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 270 | 7.3 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 1.1 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | less than 0.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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