This was 18.3 percent higher than the state average of 50.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 27,952.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lafayette city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 880 | 4.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,087 | 10.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 308 | 1.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 592 | 2.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,506 | 12.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,480 | 7.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,703 | 38.2 |
Master's degree | 3,099 | 15.4 |
Professional school degree | 695 | 3.5 |
Doctorate degree | 791 | 3.9 |