This number was 11.1 percent higher than the state average of 49.3 percent. In 2019 the total municipality population reached 169.
97.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. The table below shows how many Silver Plume town residents who were at least 25 years old in 2019 held each of the listed degrees.
Degree distribution in Silver Plume town for 2019*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3 | 2.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 21 | 15.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 5 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1 | 0.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 9.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 15.1 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 28.1 |
| Professional school degree | 11 | 7.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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