This was 16.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,533.
72.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lawndale city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,983 | 27.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,116 | 23.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 439 | 2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,330 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,417 | 15.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,257 | 5.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,287 | 14.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,118 | 5.1 |
| Professional school degree | 87 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 0.1 |
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