This was 10.5 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,468.
81.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Pierce South for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 598 | 18.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,080 | 33 |
GED or alternative credential | 66 | 2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 184 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 367 | 11.2 |
Associate's degree | 386 | 11.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 476 | 14.5 |
Master's degree | 74 | 2.3 |
Professional school degree | 13 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 33 | 1 |