This was 23.6 percent lower than the state average of 38.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 266.
86.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mentasta Lake CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 22 | 13.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 92 | 55.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 13 | 7.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 0 | 0 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 14 | 8.4 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 9.6 |
| Professional school degree | 9 | 5.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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