This was 17.9 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,250.
83.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tellico Plains for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 118 | 16.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 183 | 25.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 106 | 14.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 102 | 14 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 88 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 4.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 65 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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