This was 19.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,844.
74.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Highpoint for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 895 | 25.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 953 | 27.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 118 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 189 | 5.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 599 | 17.2 |
Associate's degree | 414 | 11.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 232 | 6.6 |
Master's degree | 32 | 0.9 |
Professional school degree | 28 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 31 | 0.9 |