This was 9.4 percent lower than the state average of 33.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 55,667.
86.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lyon County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,294 | 13.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 10,625 | 26.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2,639 | 6.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,953 | 9.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,910 | 19.6 |
| Associate's degree | 4,295 | 10.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,909 | 9.7 |
| Master's degree | 1,290 | 3.2 |
| Professional school degree | 273 | 0.7 |
| Doctorate degree | 114 | 0.3 |
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