This was 9.6 percent lower than the state average of 36 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,830.
92.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cedar Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 691 | 7.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,200 | 36.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 443 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 466 | 5.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,636 | 18.7 |
| Associate's degree | 579 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,313 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 306 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 102 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 14 | 0.2 |
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