This was 17.2 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 50,002.
94.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lakewood for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,951 | 5.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,390 | 17.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 713 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,988 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,788 | 15.5 |
| Associate's degree | 2,635 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,335 | 30.4 |
| Master's degree | 4,887 | 13.1 |
| Professional school degree | 1,163 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 449 | 1.2 |
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