This was 21.1 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,498.
84.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Dillsboro for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 154 | 15.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 371 | 37.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 131 | 13.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 70 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 121 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 62 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 34 | 3.4 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 6 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 2.5 |

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