This was 22.1 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,347.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Southern Pines for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 605 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,368 | 13.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 237 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 470 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,089 | 10.4 |
| Associate's degree | 946 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,312 | 31.6 |
| Master's degree | 1,736 | 16.6 |
| Professional school degree | 459 | 4.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 260 | 2.5 |
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