This was 15.8 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,023.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orient for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 34 | 3.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 160 | 18.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 4 | 0.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 45 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 88 | 10.1 |
| Associate's degree | 94 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 197 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 199 | 22.8 |
| Professional school degree | 40 | 4.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 1.5 |
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