This was 17.7 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 598.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Brooten for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 50 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 154 | 35.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 23 | 5.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 16 | 3.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 59 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 14.2 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.2 |
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