This was 14.6 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,059.
92.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Young Harris for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 21 | 7.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 31 | 11.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 28 | 10.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 6 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 37 | 13.6 |
| Associate's degree | 73 | 26.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 16.2 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 7 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 2.6 |
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