This was 14.6 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 21,847.
93.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lexington for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,026 | 6.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,328 | 15.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 656 | 4.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 773 | 5.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,133 | 14.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,256 | 8.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 4,384 | 29.5 |
Master's degree | 1,963 | 13.2 |
Professional school degree | 162 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 201 | 1.4 |