This was 2.5 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,016.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Neuse Forest for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 62 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 250 | 21.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 22 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 131 | 11.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 193 | 16.3 |
| Associate's degree | 138 | 11.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 255 | 21.6 |
| Master's degree | 87 | 7.4 |
| Professional school degree | 18 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 27 | 2.3 |
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