This was 27 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 978.
97.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Holden Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 27 | 2.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 82 | 8.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 8 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 54 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 116 | 12.6 |
| Associate's degree | 57 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 359 | 38.9 |
| Master's degree | 131 | 14.2 |
| Professional school degree | 47 | 5.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 42 | 4.6 |
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