This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,809.
83 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sylvester for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 633 | 17 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,162 | 31.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 316 | 8.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 239 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 204 | 5.5 |
Associate's degree | 557 | 15 |
Bachelor's degree | 393 | 10.6 |
Master's degree | 160 | 4.3 |
Professional school degree | 38 | 1 |
Doctorate degree | 23 | 0.6 |