This was 24.4 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 29,836.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cornelius for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 693 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,402 | 11.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 292 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 913 | 4.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,832 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 2,529 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 8,099 | 38.3 |
| Master's degree | 2,352 | 11.1 |
| Professional school degree | 727 | 3.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 325 | 1.5 |
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