This was 19.9 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,239.
78.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Belhaven for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 185 | 21.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 245 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 35 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 57 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 161 | 18.4 |
| Associate's degree | 88 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 80 | 9.1 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 2.3 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.3 |
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