This was 31 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,149.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Blowing Rock for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 34 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 111 | 10.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 51 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 74 | 7.2 |
| Associate's degree | 114 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 358 | 34.8 |
| Master's degree | 197 | 19.1 |
| Professional school degree | 42 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 39 | 3.8 |
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