This was 21 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,101.
74.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Blacksburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 324 | 25.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 443 | 34.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 58 | 4.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 2.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 197 | 15.3 |
Associate's degree | 69 | 5.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 98 | 7.6 |
Master's degree | 42 | 3.3 |
Professional school degree | 7 | 0.5 |
Doctorate degree | 15 | 1.2 |