This was 16 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,536.
80.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in McCaysville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 219 | 19.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 329 | 29.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 52 | 4.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 80 | 7.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 173 | 15.4 |
Associate's degree | 180 | 16 |
Bachelor's degree | 67 | 6 |
Master's degree | 17 | 1.5 |
Professional school degree | 8 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |