This was 24 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,185.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Obion for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 109 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 276 | 36.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 148 | 19.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 57 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 79 | 10.4 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 28 | 3.7 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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