This was 12.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 36,158.
87.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Lewiston for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,063 | 12.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 7,368 | 29.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 2,267 | 9.1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,204 | 8.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,419 | 9.7 |
Associate's degree | 2,485 | 10 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,314 | 13.4 |
Master's degree | 1,264 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 276 | 1.1 |
Doctorate degree | 158 | 0.6 |