This was 8.4 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,094.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pocola for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 297 | 11 |
| Regular high school diploma | 848 | 31.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 262 | 9.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 211 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 388 | 14.3 |
| Associate's degree | 393 | 14.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 242 | 8.9 |
| Master's degree | 56 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 0.3 |
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