This was 16.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,291.
79.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Red Springs for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 450 | 20.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 715 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 0.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 72 | 3.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 404 | 18.1 |
| Associate's degree | 90 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 442 | 19.8 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 1.7 |
| Professional school degree | 8 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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