This was 15.4 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 79,430.
89.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lewis County for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,991 | 10.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 13,574 | 24.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 3,162 | 5.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 5,650 | 10 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 10,334 | 18.3 |
Associate's degree | 6,945 | 12.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,899 | 12.2 |
Master's degree | 3,261 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 442 | 0.8 |
Doctorate degree | 166 | 0.3 |