Sumter County, Georgia Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

21.4%

Graduate Degree

10.0%

Population 25+

18,529

Sumter County, Georgia Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Sumter County, Georgia Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.2%2,821
High School Graduate
36.1%6,696
Some College / Associate's
27.2%5,044
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%2,124
Graduate Degree
10.0%1,844

Sumter County, Georgia Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Sumter County, Georgia

Approximately 21.4% of adults in Sumter County, Georgia hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sumter County, Georgia has increased by 2.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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