This was 10.9 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,783.
85.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Austell for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 730 | 14.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,554 | 30.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 366 | 7.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 153 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 795 | 15.6 |
| Associate's degree | 383 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 722 | 14.2 |
| Master's degree | 337 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 47 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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