This was 0.7 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,876.
90.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Kernersville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,722 | 9.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,547 | 20.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 700 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 994 | 5.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,024 | 17.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,849 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,778 | 21.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,265 | 7.3 |
| Professional school degree | 280 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 236 | 1.4 |
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