This was 12.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,562.
85 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Roanoke Rapids for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,446 | 15 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,820 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 654 | 6.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 556 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,283 | 13.3 |
| Associate's degree | 922 | 9.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,183 | 12.3 |
| Master's degree | 606 | 6.3 |
| Professional school degree | 103 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 59 | 0.6 |
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