This was 8.7 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 588.
82 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Payne Gap for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 74 | 18 |
| Regular high school diploma | 36 | 8.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 48 | 11.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 24 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 126 | 30.7 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 85 | 20.7 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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