This was 31.9 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,254.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Carrboro for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 632 | 4.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 956 | 6.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 127 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 438 | 3.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,576 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 579 | 4.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,839 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 3,535 | 24.9 |
| Professional school degree | 1,197 | 8.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,328 | 9.3 |
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