This was 14.2 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,679.
86.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hillsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 258 | 13.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 511 | 27.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 183 | 9.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 111 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 180 | 9.7 |
| Associate's degree | 268 | 14.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 316 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 0.9 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 19 | 1 |
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