This was 8.2 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 45,111.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Ridge for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,380 | 8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,616 | 15.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 454 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,958 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,748 | 12.7 |
| Associate's degree | 3,091 | 10.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7,209 | 24.3 |
| Master's degree | 5,095 | 17.2 |
| Professional school degree | 578 | 2 |
| Doctorate degree | 485 | 1.6 |
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