This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,194.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Monroe for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 574 | 12.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,553 | 33.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 230 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 435 | 9.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 707 | 15.1 |
| Associate's degree | 539 | 11.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 343 | 7.3 |
| Master's degree | 230 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 44 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 13 | 0.3 |
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