This was 14 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,088.
92.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Walnut Cove for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 114 | 7.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 613 | 42.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 39 | 2.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 70 | 4.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 199 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 175 | 12.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 9.8 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 5.5 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 3 | 0.2 |
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