This was 24.1 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,042.
81 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Chicago Heights for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 456 | 19 |
| Regular high school diploma | 753 | 31.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 102 | 4.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 170 | 7.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 451 | 18.8 |
| Associate's degree | 186 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 10.5 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 1.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | 0.3 |
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