This was 30 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,700.
96.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lake Butler for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 371 | 3.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,026 | 8.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 106 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 371 | 3.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,584 | 13.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,436 | 12.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,091 | 34.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,383 | 11.8 |
| Professional school degree | 1,110 | 9.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 260 | 2.2 |

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