This was 17.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,477.
85.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Haw River for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 213 | 14.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 426 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 136 | 9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 145 | 9.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 228 | 15.1 |
| Associate's degree | 191 | 12.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 112 | 7.4 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 0.9 |
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