This was 4 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 48,150.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lincoln city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,864 | 5.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,350 | 18.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 511 | 1.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,688 | 7.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 7,006 | 20.3 |
Associate's degree | 3,948 | 11.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 7,559 | 21.9 |
Master's degree | 3,340 | 9.7 |
Professional school degree | 890 | 2.6 |
Doctorate degree | 391 | 1.1 |