This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 453.
88.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burns for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 41 | 11.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 76 | 21.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 42 | 11.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 95 | 26.6 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 15.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 5.9 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 6.7 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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