This was 7.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,120.
92.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Goreville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 63 | 7.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 235 | 27.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 50 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 57 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 129 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 123 | 14.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 113 | 13.4 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 7.1 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.4 |
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