This was 8.5 percent lower than the state average of 35.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,191.
83.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lenoir for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,094 | 16.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,810 | 27.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 385 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 455 | 7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 997 | 15.3 |
| Associate's degree | 527 | 8.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 752 | 11.5 |
| Master's degree | 376 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 82 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 34 | 0.5 |
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