This was 12.2 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,864.
88.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Jesup for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 758 | 11.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,039 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 487 | 7.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 531 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 766 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 715 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 572 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 281 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 179 | 2.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.6 |
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