This was 21.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 387.
76 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hayesville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 65 | 24 |
| Regular high school diploma | 72 | 26.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 47 | 17.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 24 | 8.9 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 4.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 32 | 11.8 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 1.5 |
| Professional school degree | 5 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 1 | 0.4 |
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