This was 11.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,727.
83.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rocky Mount for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 581 | 16.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 859 | 24.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 235 | 6.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 214 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 386 | 10.9 |
Associate's degree | 308 | 8.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 502 | 14.2 |
Master's degree | 344 | 9.7 |
Professional school degree | 49 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 55 | 1.6 |