This was 20.2 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,516.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Oconto for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 448 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,258 | 39.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 189 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 208 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 407 | 12.7 |
| Associate's degree | 341 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 238 | 7.4 |
| Master's degree | 113 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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