This was 22.2 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,676.
83.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Boston for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 846 | 16.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,734 | 34 |
| GED or alternative credential | 212 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 330 | 6.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 699 | 13.7 |
| Associate's degree | 415 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 555 | 10.9 |
| Master's degree | 235 | 4.6 |
| Professional school degree | 52 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 28 | 0.5 |
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