This was 10.8 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 766.
96.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Beech Mountain for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 22 | 3.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 79 | 11.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 18 | 2.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 69 | 10.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 128 | 19.2 |
| Associate's degree | 53 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 162 | 24.3 |
| Master's degree | 83 | 12.4 |
| Professional school degree | 30 | 4.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 24 | 3.6 |
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