This was 38.7 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 61,912.
96.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Chapel Hill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,119 | 3.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,865 | 6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 344 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 641 | 2.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,090 | 6.7 |
| Associate's degree | 1,154 | 3.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8,744 | 28.1 |
| Master's degree | 7,491 | 24 |
| Professional school degree | 3,359 | 10.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 4,364 | 14 |
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