This was 16.4 percent lower than the state average of 37 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,856.
71.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jal for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 387 | 28.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 332 | 24.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 79 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 46 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 218 | 16.3 |
| Associate's degree | 96 | 7.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 46 | 3.4 |
| Master's degree | 126 | 9.4 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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