This was 26.5 percent higher than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,672.
96.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Murray of Richland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 183 | 3.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 377 | 8 |
GED or alternative credential | 87 | 1.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 341 | 7.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 643 | 13.6 |
Associate's degree | 402 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,386 | 29.4 |
Master's degree | 829 | 17.6 |
Professional school degree | 143 | 3 |
Doctorate degree | 320 | 6.8 |