This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 25,877.
78.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Asheboro for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 3,603 | 21.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,950 | 23.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 810 | 4.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,000 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,841 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,555 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,197 | 13.1 |
| Master's degree | 636 | 3.8 |
| Professional school degree | 84 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 103 | 0.6 |
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