This was 8 percent higher than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,886.
96.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Port Wentworth for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 188 | 3.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,131 | 20.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 170 | 3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 353 | 6.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,048 | 18.8 |
Associate's degree | 395 | 7.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,521 | 27.3 |
Master's degree | 661 | 11.9 |
Professional school degree | 20 | 0.4 |
Doctorate degree | 87 | 1.6 |