This was 19.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,158.
87 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chetopa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 102 | 13 |
| Regular high school diploma | 204 | 25.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 76 | 9.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 47 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 177 | 22.5 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 76 | 9.7 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 2.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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