This was 20.5 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,132.
71.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Basile for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 338 | 28.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 434 | 37.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 140 | 12 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 46 | 3.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 85 | 7.3 |
| Associate's degree | 101 | 8.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 25 | 2.1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 0.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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