This was 22.5 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,664.
97.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Folly Beach for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 55 | 2.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 322 | 12.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 90 | 3.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 0 | 0 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 518 | 20.3 |
Associate's degree | 49 | 1.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,290 | 50.6 |
Master's degree | 95 | 3.7 |
Professional school degree | 108 | 4.2 |
Doctorate degree | 22 | 0.9 |