This was 11.4 percent lower than the state average of 35 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,931.
83.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Roanoke city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 696 | 16.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,270 | 29.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 316 | 7.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 277 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 703 | 16.5 |
| Associate's degree | 453 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 378 | 8.9 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 3 |
| Professional school degree | 12 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 32 | 0.7 |
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