This was 0.3 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,104.
84.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hiawassee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 138 | 15.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 161 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 42 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 62 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 116 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 90 | 10.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 15.1 |
| Master's degree | 66 | 7.6 |
| Professional school degree | 20 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 45 | 5.2 |
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