This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,101.
78 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burgaw for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 679 | 22 |
| Regular high school diploma | 548 | 17.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 274 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 282 | 9.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 459 | 14.9 |
| Associate's degree | 195 | 6.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 338 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 173 | 5.6 |
| Professional school degree | 129 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.3 |
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