This was 9.8 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,993.
77.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Edisto for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 295 | 22.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 433 | 33.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 59 | 4.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 53 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 84 | 6.4 |
| Associate's degree | 142 | 10.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 8.5 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 10 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 38 | 2.9 |
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