This was 16.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,225.
76.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in China Grove for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 762 | 23.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 891 | 27.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 106 | 3.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 266 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 381 | 11.9 |
| Associate's degree | 325 | 10.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 393 | 12.2 |
| Master's degree | 32 | 1 |
| Professional school degree | 15 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 43 | 1.3 |
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