This was 20.2 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,798.
95 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cullowhee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 57 | 5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 63 | 5.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 83 | 7.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 82 | 7.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 146 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 3.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 405 | 35.6 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 19.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 38 | 3.3 |
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