This was 20.1 percent lower than the state average of 44.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 245.
86.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tappen for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 22 | 13.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 45 | 28.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16 | 10.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 28 | 17.7 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 2.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 1.9 |
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