This was 18.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,641.
81.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Claxton for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 302 | 18.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 516 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 80 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 85 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 279 | 17.3 |
| Associate's degree | 135 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 8.1 |
| Master's degree | 63 | 3.9 |
| Professional school degree | 23 | 1.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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