This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,331.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cartersville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,695 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,900 | 27.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 866 | 6.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,195 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,425 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 718 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,443 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 678 | 4.7 |
| Professional school degree | 319 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 52 | 0.4 |
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