This was 14 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 157,697.
82.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lancaster city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 17,654 | 17.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 26,279 | 26.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,051 | 3.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 5,695 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 17,530 | 17.8 |
| Associate's degree | 9,417 | 9.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,767 | 11.9 |
| Master's degree | 6,013 | 6.1 |
| Professional school degree | 776 | 0.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 296 | 0.3 |
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