This was 1.3 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,149.
84.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Easley for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,330 | 15.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,427 | 22.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 555 | 3.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,129 | 7.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,796 | 11.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,957 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,276 | 14.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,031 | 6.7 |
| Professional school degree | 219 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 732 | 4.7 |
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