This was 17.1 percent higher than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,359.
98 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Nyack for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 47 | 2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 434 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 24 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 37 | 1.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 318 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 122 | 5.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 723 | 30.8 |
| Master's degree | 513 | 21.9 |
| Professional school degree | 38 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 91 | 3.9 |
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