This was 9.1 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,249.
85.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Sumter for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 197 | 14.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 478 | 35.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 40 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 218 | 16.1 |
| Associate's degree | 150 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 196 | 14.5 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 1.6 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 36 | 2.7 |
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