This was 1.9 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,559.
87.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hartsville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 543 | 12.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,202 | 27.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 125 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 219 | 5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 673 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 331 | 7.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 848 | 19.3 |
| Master's degree | 305 | 7 |
| Professional school degree | 35 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 105 | 2.4 |
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