This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,510.
72 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cornelia for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 760 | 28 |
| Regular high school diploma | 505 | 18.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 189 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 285 | 10.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 267 | 9.8 |
| Associate's degree | 207 | 7.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 5.4 |
| Master's degree | 235 | 8.7 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 84 | 3.1 |
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