This was 5.9 percent lower than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 581.
73 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Benham for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 115 | 27 |
| Regular high school diploma | 85 | 20 |
| GED or alternative credential | 26 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 21 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 61 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 53 | 12.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 7.3 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 8 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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