This was 6.3 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,245.
94.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cape Charles for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 58 | 5.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 141 | 14.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 26 | 2.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 56 | 5.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 174 | 17.7 |
Associate's degree | 36 | 3.7 |
Bachelor's degree | 221 | 22.5 |
Master's degree | 224 | 22.8 |
Professional school degree | 37 | 3.8 |
Doctorate degree | 10 | 1 |