This was 34.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 345.
76.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in East Laurinburg for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 56 | 23.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 103 | 43.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 21 | 8.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2 | 0.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 39 | 16.4 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 2.9 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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