This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,360.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Swannanoa for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 452 | 14.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,134 | 36.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 284 | 9.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 189 | 6.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 272 | 8.7 |
| Associate's degree | 276 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 342 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 114 | 3.7 |
| Professional school degree | 50 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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