This was 7.9 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,727.
86.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Mooresville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 911 | 13.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,115 | 31.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 448 | 6.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 398 | 6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 894 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 668 | 10.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 792 | 12 |
Master's degree | 333 | 5 |
Professional school degree | 44 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 22 | 0.3 |