This was 9.3 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,397.
94.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Irmo for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 527 | 5.8 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,311 | 14.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 204 | 2.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 630 | 7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,001 | 22.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,063 | 11.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,128 | 23.6 |
Master's degree | 968 | 10.7 |
Professional school degree | 103 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 90 | 1 |