This was 12.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,340.
83.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Saxapahaw for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 164 | 16.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 255 | 25.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 90 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 51 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 155 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 148 | 14.7 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 2 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 37 | 3.7 |
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