This was 42.8 percent higher than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,388.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Buies Creek for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 59 | 5.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 0 | 0 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 8 | 0.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 79 | 7.8 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 4.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 416 | 41.1 |
| Master's degree | 299 | 29.5 |
| Professional school degree | 74 | 7.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 22 | 2.2 |
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