This was 13.4 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,118.
84.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Laurinburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,595 | 15.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,827 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 490 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 549 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,716 | 17.1 |
| Associate's degree | 871 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,193 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 580 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 113 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 98 | 1 |
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