This was 0.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,640.
84.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Edenton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 514 | 15.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 897 | 27.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 58 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 102 | 3.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 328 | 10.2 |
| Associate's degree | 497 | 15.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 519 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 181 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 68 | 2.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 64 | 2 |
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