2006 State Report > Who We Are > Educational Attainment
Who We Are: Educational Attainment
Education levels for the older population tend to be lower than those for the middle-aged population. In 2004, over two-thirds (67.2 percent) of the population 65 and older had completed high school or had more education. 32.8 percent of the South Carolina population 65 and over had less than a high school education, and 16.2 percent had less than a 9th grade education. In contrast, 82.8 percent of the population ages 45-64 had a high school education or higher, 17.2 percent had less than a high school education, and only 5.4 percent had less than a 9th grade education.
Educational Attainment for the Population Aged 45-64 and 65+ in South Carolina: 2004
| Ages 45-64 | Ages 65 and Over | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | |
| Total 65+ Population | 1,040,072 | 100.0 | 489,220 | 100.0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56,416 | 5.4 | 79,435 | 16.2 |
| Less Than High School Graduate | 178,821 | 17.2 | 160,257 | 32.8 |
| High School Graduate or Higher | 861,251 | 82.8 | 328,963 | 67.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 260,869 | 25.1 | 95,991 | 19.6 |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 101,350 | 9.7 | 32,464 | 6.6 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2004 American Community Survey, Table B15001.