This was 16.5 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,451.
97.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kure Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 60 | 2.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 452 | 21.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 60 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 122 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 179 | 8.5 |
| Associate's degree | 247 | 11.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 496 | 23.6 |
| Master's degree | 272 | 12.9 |
| Professional school degree | 189 | 9 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 1.1 |
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