This was 10.3 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,540.
92.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lexington for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 235 | 7.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,474 | 45.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 160 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 183 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 309 | 9.5 |
| Associate's degree | 191 | 5.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 448 | 13.7 |
| Master's degree | 219 | 6.7 |
| Professional school degree | 26 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 20 | 0.6 |
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