Sumter, SC Metro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Sumter, SC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above was 92,350. Among this population, 12.91K of them (13.98%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 30.31K of them (32.82%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Sumter, SC Metro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Sumter, SC Metro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Sumter, SC Metro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Sumter, SC Metro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 12908 13.98
High School Graduate or Equivalent 30312 32.82
Some College or Associates Degree 30009 32.49
Bachelors or Higher 19121 20.71

Male Population

The Sumter, SC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 43,473. Among this population, 7.08K of them (16.28%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 15.77K of them (36.28%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Sumter, SC Metro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Sumter, SC Metro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Sumter, SC Metro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 7076 16.28
High School Graduate or Equivalent 15773 36.28
Some College or Associates Degree 13082 30.09
Bachelors or Higher 7542 17.35

Female Population

The Sumter, SC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 48,877. Among this population, 5.83K of them (11.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 14.54K of them (29.75%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Sumter, SC Metro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Sumter, SC Metro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Sumter, SC Metro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 5832 11.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14539 29.75
Some College or Associates Degree 16927 34.63
Bachelors or Higher 11579 23.69