This was 16.5 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,004.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dahlonega for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 259 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 237 | 7.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 24 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 179 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 693 | 21.5 |
| Associate's degree | 175 | 5.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,099 | 34.2 |
| Master's degree | 438 | 13.6 |
| Professional school degree | 79 | 2.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 33 | 1 |
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