This was 15.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,121.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burnham for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 409 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 677 | 23.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 155 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 305 | 10.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 543 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 416 | 14.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 225 | 7.8 |
| Master's degree | 87 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 42 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 1.2 |
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