This was 24 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,614.
79.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Maxton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 342 | 20.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 545 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 69 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 116 | 6.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 327 | 19.2 |
| Associate's degree | 121 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 143 | 8.4 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.3 |
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