This was 21 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 11,958.
92.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Miami for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 617 | 7.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,520 | 18 |
| GED or alternative credential | 170 | 2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 182 | 2.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 761 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 631 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,741 | 32.5 |
| Master's degree | 852 | 10.1 |
| Professional school degree | 652 | 7.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 318 | 3.8 |
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