This was 5.5 percent lower than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,038.
90.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Amherst for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 131 | 9.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 468 | 32.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 79 | 5.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 142 | 10 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 146 | 10.2 |
Associate's degree | 216 | 15.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 207 | 14.5 |
Master's degree | 30 | 2.1 |
Professional school degree | 6 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |