Sumter County, South Carolina Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Graduate Degree

8.9%

Population 25+

69,673

Sumter County, South Carolina Educational Level Distribution

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

Sumter County, South Carolina Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
10.4%7,230
High School Graduate
32.5%22,643
Some College / Associate's
33.6%23,393
Bachelor's Degree
14.6%10,191
Graduate Degree
8.9%6,216

Sumter County, South Carolina 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, South Carolina

Approximately 23.5% of adults in Sumter County, South Carolina hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Sumter County, South Carolina has increased by 6.2 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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