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Monday, November 25, 2024

30.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Demorest

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30.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Demorest in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This was 9.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,247.

84.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Degree distribution in Demorest for 2020*
DegreeNumber of peoplePercentage of population
No degree18415.4
Regular high school diploma30925.9
GED or alternative credential947.9
Some college, less than 1 year675.6
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree17214.4
Associate's degree625.2
Bachelor's degree16113.5
Master's degree1048.7
Professional school degree242
Doctorate degree161.3
*All data is for residents who were at least 25 years old in 2020.