This was 22.9 percent higher than the state average of 37.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 24,309.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Avon Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 421 | 2.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,861 | 16.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 126 | 0.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 983 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,476 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,553 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5,163 | 29.7 |
| Master's degree | 2,840 | 16.3 |
| Professional school degree | 854 | 4.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 130 | 0.7 |
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