This was 2.3 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,283.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Cherokee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 148 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 418 | 15 |
| GED or alternative credential | 152 | 5.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 421 | 15.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 645 | 23.2 |
| Associate's degree | 214 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 624 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 116 | 4.2 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 8 | 0.3 |
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