This was 0.7 percent lower than the state average of 47.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,352.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Southwood Acres CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 331 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,584 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 185 | 3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 333 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 865 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 556 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,490 | 23.9 |
| Master's degree | 741 | 11.9 |
| Professional school degree | 80 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 68 | 1.1 |
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