This was 9.2 percent lower than the state average of 46.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,338.
95.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Center for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 96 | 4.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 509 | 22.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 96 | 4.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 271 | 12 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 434 | 19.3 |
Associate's degree | 291 | 12.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 400 | 17.7 |
Master's degree | 120 | 5.3 |
Professional school degree | 32 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.2 |