This was 6.3 percent lower than the state average of 47.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 18,523.
94.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Shore for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 720 | 5.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,500 | 27.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 226 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,121 | 8.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,957 | 15.2 |
| Associate's degree | 1,192 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,446 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 1,385 | 10.8 |
| Professional school degree | 188 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 112 | 0.9 |
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