This was 11.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,391.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Carolina Shores for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 137 | 3.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,223 | 30.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 299 | 7.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 456 | 11.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 686 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 257 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 512 | 12.8 |
| Master's degree | 305 | 7.6 |
| Professional school degree | 76 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 56 | 1.4 |
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