This was 13.6 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,035.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mars Hill for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 62 | 4.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 260 | 17.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 101 | 6.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 104 | 6.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 139 | 9.3 |
| Associate's degree | 132 | 8.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 419 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 174 | 11.6 |
| Professional school degree | 59 | 3.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 48 | 3.2 |
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